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This Mediterranean bean salad recipe is so fresh and varied! It features order sap and chickpeas with a bomb and fresh sauces. Delicious!

This Mediterranean bean salad is one of my all-time favorite salads and sides. Bold claim, I know, but I can back it up. I’ve been loving this recipe for ten times running now! This salad is crisp and satisfying, fresh and full of bright Mediterranean flavors. The recipe features hearty order sap and chickpeas, which balance crisp cucumber, celery, and red onion. The remaining simple constituents — bomb and olive oil painting, garlic, and lots of fresh leafy sauces — yield truly infectious results.

Mediterranean bean salad:

This Mediterranean-style salad is perfect for spring picnics, summer potlucks, and cozy fall get-togethers. It’s a crowd-pleasing salad or side dish that suits utmost special diets, too. The recipe is submissive, vegan, and gluten-free.
With how snappily this salad comes together, it’s an easy addition to your weekend menu! It’s a simple chop, whisk, and stir situation that’s ready in about 20 twinkles. I hope this dish becomes one of your buttress fashions, too.

Benefits of Mediterranean bean salad:

1. High in Fiber: Chickpeas, kidney beans, and vegetables support digestive health.

2. Protein-Rich: Beans and chickpeas provide essential protein.

3. Antioxidant-Rich: Tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley offer antioxidants.

4. Supports Heart Health: Olive oil, beans, and vegetables help lower cholesterol.

5. May Help Manage Blood Sugar: Beans and chickpeas regulate blood sugar levels.

6. Supports Healthy Gut Bacteria: Fiber and antioxidants promote a healthy gut microbiome.

If you’re looking for the lemon-parsley hummus that I originally shared with this recipe. Or, make my ultra-creamy hummus recipe and add up to 3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Variations:

– Add diced bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor.

– Substitute feta cheese with parmesan or goat cheese.

– Use fresh beans cooked from scratch.

– Experiment with different herbs (e.g., basil, thyme).

Additional Healthy Salads to Make
Consider serving these salads with falafel, hummus, or baba ghanoush. Check out indeed further bean salads then.

Please let me know how your bean salad turns out in the comments. I love hearing from you.

Mediterranean Bean Salad

Recipe by K.B MarksCourse: SaladsCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

251

kcal

Total time

minutes

A delicious and nutritious Mediterranean Bean Salad!

Ingredients

2 cans red kidney beans (15 ounces each), rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked kidney beans
1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
1 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, sliced in half or thirds lengthwise and chopped (about ¾ cup)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 ½ lemons)
3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
¾ teaspoon salt
Small pinch of red pepper flakes
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Directions

In a serving bowl, combine the prepared kidney beans, chickpeas, onion, celery, cucumber, parsley and dill.
Make the lemon dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper flakes until well blended. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until combined.
Serve immediately for the most flavor, or let it marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for a couple of hours or longer. Leftovers will keep well, covered, and refrigerated, for up to 4 days. If necessary, wake up leftovers with a little sprinkle of salt or a drizzle of lemon juice.

Notes

Use canned beans for convenience or cook dried beans from scratch.
Mix in chopped olives, artichoke hearts, or sun-dried tomatoes.

Healthy Mediterranean Bean Salad with Chickpeas