Description
This Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, this salad is easy to make and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and dried
- 1 can navy beans, drained, rinsed and dried
- 1 small red onion, diced (about 3/4 cup when diced)
- 2 small bell peppers, diced (red, orange or yellow)
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 6 ounces vegan feta cheese, crumpled (I like Violife brand and use about 3/4 of the block)
- Fresh parsley, stems removed, finely diced
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 3 large cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies: Chop the red onion, bell peppers, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Slice the Kalamata olives.
- Rinse the beans: Drain, rinse, and dry the chickpeas and navy beans.
- Add all salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the salad dressing: Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad. Toss well to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or divide into mason jars to save for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg