MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD #vegetarian #easyrecipe

MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD #vegetarian #easyrecipe

Mediterranean Bean Salad packs chickpeas, white beans, your preferred Mediterranean vegetables and feta cheddar into one solid serving of mixed greens and is topped with a light lemony dressing. This works splendidly as a side dish to a dinner or even as lunch with pita bread and hummus.

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MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD #vegetarian #easyrecipe

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD:

  • 1 - 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - 15 ounce can of white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved {you will want to use pitted olives}
  • 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
  • 1/2 of a small red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, diced {or color of your choice}
  • 1/2 of an english cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese {optional}
  • Handful of fresh mint, chopped
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional spices: 1 teaspoon of any spice you like {try sumac, za'atar or oregano}
  • Crushed red pepper for extra spice

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl mix together the chickpeas, white beans, olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, parsley and green onions.
  2. In a large mason jar or salad dressing container add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and whisk together. Add salt and pepper to taste and 1 teaspoon of an additional spice if you like {try sumac, za'atar, oregano}. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat with the dressing.
  3. Serve with hummus and pita bread or use this salad as a topping for pita wraps, hummus plates or falafel.

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