Two Bean and Artichoke Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Two Bean and Artichoke Salad—a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors! Featuring hearty chickpeas and kidney beans, tender marinated artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crispy red bell pepper, this salad is as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, it’s perfectly balanced with a tangy finish. This no-cook dish is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a wholesome, protein-rich option for lunch, dinner, or a healthy side. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing addition to any meal. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking for a satisfying yet light salad packed with wholesome ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, kidney beans, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture.
Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or refrigerate for longer if desired.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 667 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 735 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
