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Mediterranean Bean Salad

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This Mediterranean Bean Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish packed with legumes, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing. It’s a perfect make-ahead dish for potlucks, barbecues, or a light meal, full of Mediterranean flavors and textures.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

¼ cup red onion, chopped finely

¾ cup celery, chopped

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

¾ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped

¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped finely

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

½ cup Kalamata olives, optional

⅓ cup pepperoncini, optional

For the Bean Salad Dressing:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 ½ lemons

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Ground pepper and sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, red onion, celery, cucumber, parsley, basil, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together to combine.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Alternatively, add everything to a mason jar, seal tightly, and shake until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the beans and vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for 45-60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cheese Swap: Use feta cheese instead of Parmesan for a more Mediterranean flavor.
  • Add more veggies: Toss in chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, or any other vegetable you like.
  • Toppings: For extra flavor, add Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, or fresh basil leaves cut into ribbons.
  • Double the dressing: If you love a more marinated salad, double the dressing so the beans can soak up even more flavor. You’ll also have extra dressing for a green salad.

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