Bright Green Bean Salad

First of all,
Try our delicious Mediterranean Bean Salad to up your cooking game! This light salad, full of vibrant veggies,
high-protein beans, and a zesty vinaigrette, is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors. It’s an easy dish to make and full of nutrients,
making it a great option for a satisfying snack, a side dish for dinner, or a light lunch. I’ll get right to the recipe!

The elements

Regarding the Salad :

• One can (15 oz) of rinsed and drained chickpeas [ Calories 506 ] [ Fat 4.8g ] [ Carbs 96.19g ] [ Protein 21.05g ]
• One can (15 oz) of rinsed and drained kidney beans [ Calories 361 ] [ Fat 1.45g ] [ Carbs 66.3g ] [ Protein 22.33g ]
• One cup cherry tomatoes, one cucumber cut in half, one diced red onion, one finely chopped Kalamata olive, one sliced Kalamata olive, and one cup crumbled feta cheese
  1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley for the dressing
• One-fourth cup of extra virgin olive oil
  Two tsp red wine vinegar
  one minced garlic clove
  One tsp of dehydrated oregano
  To taste, add salt and pepper.

Guidelines:

To prepare the beans, put the kidney beans and chickpeas in a large mixing bowl.

Add the Vegetables: Gently stir in the feta cheese crumbles, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

Make the Dressing Mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.

Mix and Toss: Drizzle the bean and vegetable mixture with the dressing. Till the salad has an even coat of dressing, gently toss everything together.

Chill and Marinate: To let the flavors meld, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least half an hour.

Serve and Garnish: To add a pop of freshness to the salad, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.

Have fun! You can serve this colorful Mediterranean bean salad by itself or with your preferred grilled protein. Your taste buds will be transported to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean by the blend of flavors and textures.

Expert advice: You can make this salad ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to two days. The flavors will intensify the longer it sits, making it an ideal make-ahead meal for hectic days.

This delicious and nutritious bean salad will bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table…!

Thank You…