Green Olive Bean Salad
This Green Olive Bean Salad is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, this salad features a hearty base of creamy white beans and chickpeas tossed with briny green olives and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15 oz cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup green olives pitted and sliced
- ½ red onion finely diced
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, white beans, olives, red onion, and fresh herbs.
- In a small jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss well to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving to allow flavors to develop.