Mediterranean Chickpea and Black Bean Salad
Fresh, bright, and loaded with protein - this Mediterranean chickpea and black bean salad comes together in 15 minutes with no cooking at all. Two cans of beans, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a simple lemon dressing. Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep. It actually tastes better the next day.
4 people
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 Roma tomatoes finely diced
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- Fresh mint optional, finely chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or sumac or chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and black beans under cold water. Let them drain well.
- Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and garlic finely. Chop the parsley (and mint if using). Try to keep everything roughly the same size as the beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the beans, chopped vegetables, and herbs. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving to let the flavors soak into the beans. Taste and adjust salt, lemon, or vinegar as needed.
Notes
- Meal prep: Stores in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Tastes better on day 2-3.
- Make ahead: Prep vegetables and dressing separately up to 2 days in advance. Combine when ready to serve.
- Raw onion too strong? Soak diced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain. Mellows the bite.
- Add-ins: Diced cucumber, avocado, crumbled feta, or a pinch of cayenne are all great additions.
- Not freezer-friendly: The fresh vegetables don't hold up after thawing.
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