Description
Fresh Mediterranean Three Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This salad features a delightful mix of crisp green beans, hearty kidney beans, and protein-packed chickpeas, all tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty dressing. Ideal as a main or side dish, it’s bursting with color and flavor that will impress at any occasion. Quick to prepare, this salad is not just nutritious; it’s a celebration of fresh ingredients that brings joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp; then rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, rinsed kidney beans, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and blanched green beans.
- Add chopped parsley along with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil until emulsified; pour over salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg