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Easy Mediterranean Bean Salad for Quick Dinner and Meal Prep

Close-up of a fresh chickpea bean salad featuring cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, and herbs on a white plate.
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Welcome! I’m Sarah, and I’m so happy you’re here. This Easy Mediterranean Bean Salad is fresh, filling, and comes together in minutes. It is my go-to for a quick lunch or an easy side dish at summer gatherings. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and fits well into your meal prep routine.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare your beans: Open the cans of chickpeas, cannellini beans, and kidney beans. Rinse them well under cold water and drain thoroughly. Place the beans in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Chop the vegetables: Dice the red onion, cucumber, and bell pepper into small, even pieces. Add them to the bowl with the beans.
  3. Add fresh herbs: Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This zesty vinaigrette is key.
  5. Combine: Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Toss everything gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Chill and serve: For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld. This salad is great for make ahead salads.

Notes

  • Let it marinate for a few hours to enhance the flavors.
  • This recipe is a high protein salad option, perfect for vegetarian meal prep.
  • You can substitute any of the beans with black beans or garbanzo beans for a different mix.

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