Description
A vibrant and flavorful bean salad featuring earthy beans, tangy olives, and crunchy onions, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas or kidney beans
- Kalamata or green olives
- Red onions
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the beans under cold water.
- Dice the red onions finely.
- Chop the fresh herbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, diced onions, olives, and herbs.
- Drizzle in olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper. Gently toss everything until combined.
- Let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, toss gently and adjust the dressing if needed.
Notes
Letting the salad sit enhances the overall flavor. Use quality ingredients for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, bean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, easy salad