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Double Bean Mediterranean Salad

Best Double Bean Mediterranean Salad

Delicious Best Double Bean Mediterranean Salad recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 950 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the salad:

  • 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber (about 1/2 cucumber)
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper (any color you like), diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and minced garlic until well combined. This forms the tangy and herbaceous base that will coat the salad ingredients and bring all the flavors together.
  • To the bowl with the freshly mixed dressing, add the rinsed and drained kidney beans and garbanzo beans. Next, add the diced English cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and diced bell pepper. Sprinkle in the chopped fresh basil leaves and minced parsley. All these colorful vegetables and herbs will add freshness and texture to the salad.
  • Gently mix all the ingredients together until everything is well coated with the dressing. Take care not to mash the beans; use a large spoon or spatula to fold the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to your preference. I like to let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.