Refreshing Vibrant Mediterranean Bean Salad With Feta Delight
This Vibrant Mediterranean Bean Salad With Feta is a colorful, protein-packed dish perfect for busy evenings or gatherings.
Equipment
- Colander
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- Spoon
Ingredients
For the Beans
- 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 can Kidney beans rinsed and drained
For the Veggies
- ½ cup Black olives sliced
- 1 cup Cucumber diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup Red onion finely chopped
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
For the Garnish
- ½ cup Feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas and kidney beans in a colander. Allow them to drain completely for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, kidney beans, black olives, cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Gently mix the ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently for about a minute to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley on top and lightly toss again.
- Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor. Allowing the salad to chill enhances the overall taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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