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Bean Salad

A colorful and nutritious bean salad featuring a mix of pinto beans, chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can pinto beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 can chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium green bell pepper Diced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper Diced
  • 2 medium shallots Diced
  • 1 large English cucumber Diced
  • 0.5 cup black olives Halved
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese Crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley Chopped
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil For the dressing base
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon honey To balance the acidity
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard For a zesty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning To enhance flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper To season

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the beans. In a colander, combine the canned beans and chickpeas, rinse them well, and allow them to drain.
  2. Prepare the veggies. Remove seeds from the bell peppers, then dice them and set aside. Peel and dice the shallots and cucumbers, and cut the pitted olives into halves. Chop the parsley.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and Italian herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper, whisking until emulsified.
Assembling the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed beans, chickpeas, diced bell peppers, shallots, cucumber, olives, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and add crumbled feta cheese.
Serving
  1. Toss everything well to combine and serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Feel free to use freshly cooked beans for enhanced texture, and consider using quality ingredients for better flavor. Adjust dressing ingredients based on personal preference.