Keyword: Colorful Salad, Feta Salad, healthy salad, High Protein Salad, Mediterranean Bean Salad, Quick Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 50 minutesminutes
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Cutting Board
colander
Whisk
spatula
Ingredients
For the Salad
1cupChickpeasrinsed and drained
1cupKidney beansrinsed and drained
0.5cupBlack olivessliced
1largeCucumberdiced
1largeRed bell pepperdiced
1cupCherry tomatoeshalved
0.25cupRed onionfinely chopped
0.5cupFeta cheesecrumbled
0.25cupFresh parsleychopped
For the Dressing
0.25cupOlive oil
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonDried oregano
2clovesGarlicminced
to tasteSalt
to tastePepper
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by rinsing and draining the chickpeas and kidney beans in a colander until the water runs clear.
Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the drained chickpeas, kidney beans, sliced black olives, diced cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
Fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Chilling the salad allows the flavors to meld together for a tastier experience. Rinse canned beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium.