🥗 Mediterranean Bean Salad — Fresh, Healthy & Bursting with Flavor!

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🥗 Mediterranean Bean Salad — Fresh, Healthy & Bursting with Flavor!






If you love dishes that are bright, fresh, and loaded with color, this Mediterranean Bean Salad is going to be your new favorite. It’s packed with protein-rich beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, and a zesty dressing that ties everything together beautifully.

Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a side for grilled meats, or a make-ahead dish for picnics and potlucks, this salad is a winner. It’s light, nourishing, and gets even better after a few hours in the fridge as all those Mediterranean flavors meld together. 🌿

🧂 Ingredients:

  • 2 cups white beans (or black-eyed peas), drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 small cucumber, diced

  • ½ red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ yellow or orange bell pepper, diced

  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced (optional but delicious!)

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • 2 tbsp fresh mint (optional, for extra freshness)

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

🥣 Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, red onion, olives, and herbs.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well blended.

  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving — it allows the flavors to develop beautifully.

🌞 Serving Ideas:

  • Serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken, salmon, or steak.

  • Enjoy it as a light main meal with pita bread or quinoa.

  • Perfect for meal prep — stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days!

💡 Pro Tip:

Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or toasted nuts (like walnuts or pine nuts) just before serving for extra texture and flavor.

❤️ Final Thoughts:

This Mediterranean Bean Salad is more than just a side — it’s a celebration of freshness and simplicity. Every bite bursts with flavor, color, and nourishment. Make it once, and it’ll quickly become a regular on your table!


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