Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad bursting with fresh flavors and memories, perfect as a side or main dish.
Ingredients
- Canned beans (chickpeas, black beans, or kidney beans)
- Olives (Kalamata or green)
- Onions (red or sweet)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or dill)
- Lemon juice and zest
- Olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the beans under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- Chop the onions and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper to prepare the dressing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine beans, olives, onions, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with dressing.
- Gently toss until well-coated.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding roasted red peppers or feta cheese. Allow the salad to rest for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, Mediterranean, healthy, beans, easy