Best 9 Mediterranean Bean Salad Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD



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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

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 medium tomato, chopped
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

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



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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

1/2 small red onion, cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 can (15.5 ounces) white beans, such as cannellini, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.5 ounces) pink beans, drained and rinsed
10 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 1/4 cups)
2 celery stalks, cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1 1/4 cups)
4 roasted piquillo peppers (from a 12-ounce jar), cut into a 1/4-inch-dice (a scant 1/2 cup)
3/4 cup chopped curly-leaf parsley

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



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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

1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
1 cup parsley or 1 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper, to taste

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



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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

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, or to taste
¼ cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 (6 ounce) cans tuna, packed in water, drained
1 red onion, chopped finely
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped
salt and pepper

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



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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

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed
1 cup fresh mushrooms or 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and diced
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, diced
2 yellow onions, cut in half and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons raw sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
6 -8 leaves fresh basil, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 dash salt
1 cup water (use as needed)

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



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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

4 avocados, peeled and cut in chunks
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, large, minced (about 2/3 cup)
1 cup cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup olive oil
2 limes, juice of (I prefer to use 3 small key limes but either will work)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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



MEDITERRANEAN THREE BEAN AND CORN SALAD image

Categories     Bean

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

•1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
•1 (15 ounce) can black beans
•1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
•2 ears corn on the cob, or 1-2/3 cups corn kernels
•1 medium tomato, chopped
•1 small onion, chopped
•1 clove garlic, minced
•1 teaspoon dried oregano
•1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped
•1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
•Juice of 2 lemons
•1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
•1 teaspoon Turbinado sugar, optional maple syrup
•Salt and pepper, to taste
Read more at http://skinnyms.com/mediterranean-three-bean-and-corn-salad/#YpFqr88Pd5iFyKfi.99

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



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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

1 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced into 1/2-inch slices
1 roasted red pepper, chopped (roast it in the oven, skin side up and then the skin peels right off)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive
parsley
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
finely ground pepper

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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