Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad, a vibrant and protein-packed delight that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe combines garbanzo beans and navy beans with an array of fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty dressing. Ideal for meal prep, picnics, or as a refreshing lunch option, this salad is not only visually appealing but also nutritious. With just ten minutes of prep time, you can whip up this colorful dish that’s sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and dried
- 1 can navy beans, drained, rinsed and dried
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 small bell peppers, diced (red, orange or yellow)
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Fresh parsley, finely diced
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Chop the red onion, bell peppers, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Drain, rinse, and dry the garbanzo and navy beans thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon mustard, pressed garlic, fine salt, and dried oregano until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine all prepared vegetables and beans. Pour the dressing over and toss well to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or store in mason jars for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 441
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 514mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg