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15-Minute Marinated Mediterranean Bean Salad

A quick, protein-packed Mediterranean bean salad with fresh vegetables, herbs, feta, and a bright lemony vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.33 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Add drained and rinsed beans to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add cucumber, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently.
  5. Fold in crumbled feta cheese.
  6. Let marinate 5–10 minutes, then serve or refrigerate.

Notes

This salad tastes even better after chilling and is ideal for meal prep.