Fresh Mediterranean Three Bean Salad
This vibrant Fresh Mediterranean Three Bean Salad is a colorful celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals. Crisp green beans, creamy cannellini beans, hearty chickpeas, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together in a zesty dressing that brightens every bite. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this dish will have everyone asking for the recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the green beans under cold water. Trim ends and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine drained cannellini beans and chickpeas with the chopped green beans, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add finely chopped red onion, parsley, and basil to the bean mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg