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Mediterranean Bean Salad

Vibrant Mediterranean Bean Salad for Healthy Meal Prep

This Mediterranean Bean Salad is a healthy, protein-packed option perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans rinsed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Olives (Kalamata) sliced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and sliced Kalamata olives.
  2. In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine.
  4. If desired, crumble feta cheese over the salad and give it a final gentle toss.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Give the salad a gentle stir before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep, lasting 3-4 days in the fridge. Customize with your favorite ingredients as desired.

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