Mediterranean Bean Salad

A crisp and protein-heavy salad featuring a trio of beans tossed with cucumbers, red onions, and plenty of fresh parsley. A simple vinaigrette of red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil highlights the clean, Mediterranean flavors of the ingredients. It’s a versatile side dish that is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly filling.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minVegetarianVeganGluten Free

A crisp and protein-heavy salad featuring a trio of beans tossed with cucumbers, red onions, and plenty of fresh parsley. A simple vinaigrette of red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil highlights the clean, Mediterranean flavors of the ingredients. It’s a versatile side dish that is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly filling.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Garbanzo Bean, drained
  • 1/4 cup Kidney Bean, drained
  • 0.96 cup Lemon, zested juiced
  • 24.07 cup Tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion Red Onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Caper, rinsed drained
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lemon juice and zest, tomato, onion, parsley, capers, olive oil and salt. Cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, before serving.

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