MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Enjoy a vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea and Black Bean Salad, a delicious and nutritious dish that's incredibly easy to prepare. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and black beans, this salad is bursting with fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and zesty flavors, making it not only satisfying but also a wholesome addition to your meal. Perfect as a light lunch or a hearty side dish, it’s a flavorful way to embrace healthy eating!
4 people
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 1½ cups cooked black beans
- 1 cup tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped very small
- 2-1 clove garlic minced super fine
- 1/2 cup very finely chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 good pinches of salt
- Aleppo pepper or black pepper or dried chili powder
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well and taste; adjust the seasoning and add salt if necessary.
- Serve with pita bread if you want it as a snack or with brown rice if you wish it as more of a food type.
Notes
If you don't like the strong bite of the raw onion and garlic, you can combine them with vinegar for about 10 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients to reduce the punch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 963IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg