Mediterranean Bean Salad
Recipe from Skinnytaste
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber, quartered and chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- Combine the chickpeas, black beans, cucumber, tomatoes, garlic, onion, parsley, and mint in a large bowl.
- Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Add the salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Let the salad rest at room temperature for 30 minutes so the flavors combine, or refrigerate it for later serving.