Mediterranean Bean Salad
This salad is easy-to-make, heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, and a great source of fiber!
Servings
4
Ingredients
Salad
1 can
chickpeas
1 can small
white beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup (~1 pint)
grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup (~1 medium)
yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup
pitted kalamata olives
1 cup (~1 small)
red onion, minced
1/2 cup
parsley, chopped
1/4 cup
fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup
dill, diced
1/2 cup
feta cheese
1 cup (~1 medium)
cucumber, chopped
Dressing
1/4 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
red wine vinegar
1
lemons, juiced
2 tsp
garlic powder
Directions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas and all beans, add to medium bowl.
- Wash and cut tomatoes, add to bowl.
- Mince onion, add to bowl.
- Drain olives, slice and add to bowl.
- Rinse and chop herbs, add bowl.
- Cut feta and add to bowl.
- Make dressing: Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk until dressing thickens (emulsifies).
- Add dressing to salad and mix until combined.
- Plate and Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 439 |
| Protein | 17.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 1093 mg |
| Carbs | 45 g |