Lively Mediterranean Bean Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ The Salad
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1 small red onion, chopped into small pieces (around 3/4 cup)
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1 can navy beans, rinsed clean, dried, and ready to use
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6 ounces of vegan feta cheese, crumbled (approximately 3/4 block of Violife brand)
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped after removing stems
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1/2 English cucumber, diced for texture
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2 small bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow), diced into tiny cubes
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1 can garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), rinsed and dried
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1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced into small bits
→ The Dressing
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1 tablespoon of maple syrup for sweetness
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Juice from a lemon (approximately 3 tablespoons)
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3 big cloves of garlic, crushed or pressed
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1/2 teaspoon of fine-grain salt
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1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, which adds richness
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1 teaspoon of dijon mustard for a bit of tangy flavor
# Instructions:
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Dice the onion, cucumbers, and bell peppers into small pieces. If you’ve got a veggie chopper, it’ll make things faster. Cut the pitted Kalamata olives into slices, then set everything aside.
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Drain and rinse both the canned chickpeas and navy beans really well. You’ll want to dry them with a clean towel or paper towels so the dressing sticks nicely.
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Grab a large bowl and toss in the diced veggies, prepared beans, Kalamata olives, and the crumbled vegan feta cheese.
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In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, dijon mustard, crushed garlic, salt, and oregano. Once combined, pour the dressing over the salad mix.
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Mix everything together so the veggies, beans, cheese, and dressing are fully coated. Dig in right away or divide into mason jars for a ready-to-go meal later.
# Notes:
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This Mediterranean-style bean salad is trending on TikTok because everyone loves its mix of crunchy veggies and hearty beans.
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It’s awesome for meal prepping—you can store it in jars for another day.