Description
Best Double Bean Mediterranean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table. This delightful salad combines kidney beans and garbanzo beans with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs, creating a refreshing meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing for a picnic, potluck, or simply looking for a quick lunch option, this salad is not only easy to make but also packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or as a satisfying side dish. You’ll love how the zesty dressing enhances the fresh ingredients, making each bite a burst of Mediterranean goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15.5 oz) garbanzo beans
- 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- Seasonings: dried oregano, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain both cans of beans.
- Dice cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper on a cutting board.
- In a mixing bowl, combine kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and add chopped basil and parsley; toss until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg