Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Fresh Mediterranean Three Bean Salad. Packed with crisp green beans, hearty chickpeas, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will brighten any meal. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, it offers a refreshing escape into the Mediterranean with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse all vegetables under cold water; set aside to dry.
- In a large bowl, combine green beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg