Mediterranean Bean Salad
This vibrant Mediterranean Bean Salad is refreshingly light and zesty, featuring a delightful blend of lemon juice, fresh mint, and parsley. It works beautifully as a side dish, making it an excellent choice for potlucks. For a heartier option, serve it atop spiralized cucumbers to create a fulfilling main course for lunch.
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Ingredients
- 1 15.5-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice from 1 medium lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
In a spacious mixing bowl, mix together the beans, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped onion, fresh parsley, and mint leaves.
- 2
To prepare the dressing, take a small bowl and vigorously whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- 3
Drizzle the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, then season with ½ teaspoon of salt and black pepper according to your preference. Gently toss everything with a large metal spoon. Let the salad rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.