Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing Mediterranean Bean Salad. This refreshing salad is a delightful symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a medley of tender beans, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs, all harmoniously blended in a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Also featured in this article are two additional bean salad recipes that are sure to please even the most discerning palate. Our Three Bean Salad offers a classic combination of green beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans, while our Lemony White Bean Salad is a light and refreshing option that showcases the delicate flavors of white beans.
These nutritious and versatile salads are perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal or side dish. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, packing a lunch for work or school, or simply looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, these bean salads have you covered. They can be easily customized to your liking, making them a favorite among vegetarians, vegans, and meat-lovers alike.
So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's dive into the vibrant world of Mediterranean cuisine. Prepare to be amazed by the explosion of flavors and textures that await you in these delectable bean salads.
MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD
This is an easy, healthy salad that is a great side dish to BBQ chicken, beef or fish! It can also be easily adapted to a Tex-Mex style by changing the lemon to lime, parsley to cilantro and adding ground cumin and/or chili powder! Be sure to add the lemon zest (or lime zest) as this really adds a ZING to the salad!
Provided by sourdough girl
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lemon juice and zest, tomato, onion, parsley, capers, olive oil and salt. Cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 874.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
MEDITERRANEAN THREE-BEAN SALAD
Make-ahead and mayo-free, this potluck-friendly salad combines raw green beans, which are softened by the vinaigrette, with creamy white and pink beans and wilt-proof parsley.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak onion in cold water 10 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, and 2 teaspoons salt. Add white, pink, and green beans, celery, onion, peppers, and parsley, stirring to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days (return to room temperature before serving).
MEDITERRANEAN THREE BEAN SALAD
I made this after being inspired by a wonderful salad served at our favorite local Mediterranean eatery and wanted to be able to make such an easy, healthy and delicious salad at home. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn, as long as you adjust the preparation as needed - if frozen, thaw before adding to salad; if canned, drain and rinse before adding. I am labelling servings as a side dish - if you want to serve as an entree, adjust ingredients accordingly.
Provided by Starrynews
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine kidney beans, butter beans, black beans, corn, tomato, onion, green pepper, cucumber, and parsley in a large bowl. Mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 190.2, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 15.6
MEDITERRANEAN THREE BEAN SALAD
A refreshing blend of flavors great for summer or simple dinners! Flavors tend to blend better after time.
Provided by Trina Cosgrave
Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans in a mixing bowl. Add onion, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 328.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
MEDITERRANEAN WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD
This is so easy to make and usually I have all the ingredients at home. It is healthier and lighter than the heavy mayonnaise tuna salads and more convenient to take along to picknicks and barbeques. It tastes great served on lettuce or on bread. You can use any fresh herbs you want with this. I like it best with either sage or rosemary and thyme. One more tip: Use solid tuna, not the flaky kind, to get the best results.
Provided by Bellinda
Categories European
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First combine all of the liquid ingredients,garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours for best results.
- You could add chopped black olives or diced tomatoes on top to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 38.8, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 27.5
MEDITERRANEAN WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC CARAMELIZED ONIONS
White beans, caramelized onions, mushrooms marinated in balsamic vinegar, sun dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts combine for a sweetly flavorful salad that can be served warm or cold. It was a hit with my toddlers too!
Provided by Sesquipedalian Sapp
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate mushrooms in balsamic vinegar and set aside while preparing other ingredients.
- In large pot, add white beans, sun dried tomatoes, basil (if desired), and artichoke hearts. Oil from sun dried tomatoes should be sufficient to keep mixture from sticking to the pot. Cook on low heat while carmelizing onions.
- In a frying pan, add peanut oil and cook on medium-high heat for a minute or two until oil is heated to desired temperature (when the fat begins to "ripple").
- Add chopped onions and stir to coat with oil. Add a pinch of salt to absorb water from onions and to speed up caramelizing.
- Continue to stir the onions. Onions will begin to stick to the pan a bit (which is good) and will begin to darken. If the onions are sticking too much, add a small amount of water to deglaze. Keep stirring.
- Continue the deglazing process until onions are a deep, rich brown. Adjust heat if onions seem to be cooking too fast, starting to burn rather than brown.
- Add garlic to onions (if desired) and cook for an additional minute only (garlic will become bitter if overcooked).
- Drain balsamic marinade from mushrooms into the frying pan with garlic and onions. Also add the raw sugar. Cook over a medium heat for a few additional minutes, stirring frequently, to completely dissolve sugar. Add marinated mushrooms and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until mushrooms are well heated.
- Add onion/mushrooms mixture to the pot of white beans, sun dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Simmer for several minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Serve hot or chilled.
MEDITERRANEAN AVOCADO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
All the summer favorite flavors at once. Healthy but even better, TASTY. This salad combines avocado, black beans, red and green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil and lime juice to make a perfect light meal or accompaniment to just about anything grilled. Also makes a good dip with corn chips. Note that you can substitute chopped mango for the tomatoes for a change...equally as good.
Provided by Epi Curious
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 30m
Yield 1 salad, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine avocadoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, bell peppers and black beans in a large bowl. Stir to blend. Drizzle with the olive oil (doesn't have to be an exact measure -- just a good swirl over the bowl to moisten) and add the lime juice and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers (if there are any!).
MEDITERRANEAN THREE BEAN AND CORN SALAD
Steps:
- Rinse and drain all of the beans. Cut the kernels off the corn cobs, or rinse and drain the canned corn if using. Combine the beans, corn, tomato, and onion in a large bowl. Toss lightly. Combine the garlic, oregano, mint, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk and season with salt and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans and stir. Refrigerate for several hours if possible, or just until chilled before serving
MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD
I received a lot of compliment on this salad that I brought to a pot luck dinner. I got the recipe in the mail from a local advertisement for a local dental office. Try it. It's delicious.
Provided by I_love2nurse in Can
Categories Peppers
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stir together tomato, zucchini, red pepper, chickpeas, artichoke, cheese, olives and parsley in a bowl; set aside.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and mustard in a small bowl.
- Pour over salad and toss well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let stand at room temperature one hour before serving.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 717.9, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 7.9
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your salad will taste. When possible, use organic or locally grown produce.
- Cook your beans properly: Beans should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. If you are using canned beans, rinse them well before using.
- Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to your salad. Some good options include chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, and lentils.
- Add your favorite vegetables: Vegetables add crunch, color, and nutrients to your salad. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: A good dressing can really make your salad shine. Try using a vinaigrette, a tahini dressing, or a Greek yogurt dressing.
Conclusion:
Mediterranean bean salad is a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients and simple preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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