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Mediterranean Bean Salad
Simple, flavorful ingredients combine to make this Mediterranean Bean Salad a wonderful light dinner on its own or fresh side dish served alongside your favorite protein.
Course
Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Keyword
Bean Salad, beans, Mediterranean, Mediterranean Bean Salad
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Chill Time (Optional)
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
212
kcal
Author
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost
$10
Equipment
Pot
Salad Bowl
Ingredients
1.5
cup
Pinto beans
1
cup
Green beans
2
cups
Cherry tomatoes
Mint
as desired
2
ounces
Parsley
chopped
Basil
as desired
Dressing Ingredients
Lemon Juice
from half a lemon
3
Tablespoons
Olive oil
Salt and Black pepper
to taste
Instructions
To cook green beans, add to a pot of boiling water and cook for 4 minutes. Transfer beans to a bowl of ice water to blanch. Drain and set aside.
Drain canned pinto beans and add to a large salad bowl.
Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over pinto beans. Add chopped parsley and toss to mix.
Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to bowl. Add green beans, basil, and mint. Toss to combine.
If you have time, chill for 15 minutes before serving. However, you can enjoy immediately if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.
Nutrition
Calories:
212
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
23
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Sodium:
19
mg
|
Potassium:
579
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
1748
IU
|
Vitamin C:
40
mg
|
Calcium:
68
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg