Middle Eastern Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold Middle Eastern flavors, this Middle Eastern Bean Salad is a quick and wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a hearty mix of protein-packed chickpeas and cannellini beans, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty dressing infused with lemon juice, cumin, and sumac, this vibrant salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Chopped parsley and mint bring a beautiful herbal aroma, while the red onion adds a touch of sharpness to balance the flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy bean salad shines as a refreshing side dish, a light main course, or even a make-ahead meal for lunch. It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and ideal for those craving a Mediterranean-inspired twist to their meal routine.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 cup cooked cannellini beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup fresh mint (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the cooked chickpeas and cannellini beans. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely diced red onion to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped parsley and mint over the vegetables and beans.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, sumac, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1063.3 grams (1063.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1177

Total Fat 50.70g	65%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1258mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 149.60g	54%
Dietary Fiber 44.00g	157%
Total Sugars 24.40g
Protein 49.10g	98%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 709mg	55%
Iron 27mg	148%
Potassium 3669mg	78%

*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: 36.5%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 47.8%