Italian Marinated Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Marinated Bean Salad is the perfect make-ahead recipe for any occasion. Featuring a trio of hearty beans—chickpeas, cannellini, and kidney beans—this protein-packed dish is elevated with fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs like basil and parsley. The zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, ties everything together for a tangy, refreshing finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is ideal as a healthy side dish, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing contribution to potlucks and picnics. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delightful burst of Italian-inspired goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 15 oz canned cannellini beans
• 15 oz canned kidney beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, cannellini beans, and kidney beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain completely.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small, evenly sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Combine these ingredients with the drained beans in a large bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the parsley and basil leaves, and add them to the bowl with the beans and vegetables.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly in the dressing.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1858.3 grams (1858.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1850

Total Fat 67.90g	87%
Saturated Fat 10.20g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5378mg	234%
Total Carbohydrate 238.60g	87%
Dietary Fiber 68.10g	243%
Total Sugars 22.90g
Protein 77.60g	155%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 576mg	44%
Iron 28mg	157%
Potassium 4450mg	95%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.6%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 50.9%