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Mediterranean Bean Salad Recipe

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This Mediterranean Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious cold salad featuring a medley of beans, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty Mediterranean dressing. Perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or as a healthy side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with flavor and protein.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine
  • 3/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 3/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, optional
  • 1/3 cup pepperoncini, optional

Bean Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1-1/2 lemons
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Ground pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, chopped red onion, celery, peeled and chopped cucumber, Italian parsley, basil, chopped tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Kalamata olives (if using), and pepperoncini (if using).
  2. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried Italian seasoning until well combined. Alternatively, add all dressing ingredients to a mason jar, seal it tightly and shake well.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  4. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for 45 to 60 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill.

Notes

  • This salad is great for making ahead, as the flavors improve when chilled overnight.
  • For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
  • Kalamata olives and pepperoncini are optional but add a flavorful Mediterranean touch.
  • Be sure to rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce sodium content and improve flavor.
  • Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course during warmer months.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/mediterranean-bean-salad-recipe/