Bean Salad - Mediterranean

Bean Salad - Mediterranean

Yield
6 6 servings (approx. 1.5 cups each)

Ingredients

6 6 servings (approx. 1.5 cups each)
  • 2 cans red kidney beans (15 ounces each), rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked kidney beans
  • 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives, halved
  • ⅓ cup roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
  • ½ of a small red onion, chopped
  • ½ of an english cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional spices: 1 teaspoon of any spice you like {try sumac, za'atar or oregano}
  • Crushed red pepper for extra spice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, diced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories385
Fat22
Saturated fat5
Trans fat0
Unsaturated fat16
Cholesterol8
Sodium520
Carbohydrates32
Fiber10
Sugar6
Protein15