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Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad (Viral TikTok Recipe)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and nutritious salad packed with beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.

Ingredients

Beans

  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and dried
  • 1 can navy beans, drained, rinsed and dried
  • 1 small red onion, diced ((about 3/4 cup when diced))
  • 2 small bell peppers, diced ((red, orange or yellow))
  • 1/2 english cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 6 ounces vegan feta cheese, crumpled ((i like violife brand and use about 3/4 of the block))
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice of one ((about 3 tablespoons))
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 3 large cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions 

  • Chop the red onion, bell peppers and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Slice the pitted Kalamata olives.
  • Drain, rinse and dry the chickpeas and navy beans.
  • Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together and pour overtop the salad. Toss well to combine.
  • Enjoy immediately or divide into mason jars to save for later.

Notes

For added flavor, let the salad sit for a bit before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12.00
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: beans