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Mediterranean Bean Salad

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A nutritious and colorful salad featuring protein-rich beans, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beans: Start by opening the cans of chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans. Pour them into a colander to drain and rinse them under cold water.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: While the beans are draining, wash and chop the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and parsley. Use a large spoon to gently mix these ingredients together.
  4. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Using the spoon, toss everything together gently.
  6. Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, give the salad a quick toss before serving.

Notes

For additional flavor, consider adding feta cheese or other fresh herbs like dill or basil.

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Keywords: salad, Mediterranean, vegan, healthy, beans

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