Mediterranean Bean Salad
Mediterranean Bean Salad
Ingredients:
1 (15.5-ounces) can garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
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 tablespoon olive oil
Juice from one medium lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, garlic, onion, parsley & mint
2. For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the olive oil & lemon juice until smooth and emulsified.
3. Pour dressing over the bens & veggies, add 1/2 teaspoon salt & black pepper to taste & carefully toss with large metal spoon. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes so flavours combine.
Nutrition:
6 servings with serving size of 3/4 cup
Calories: 175
Fat: 4.5g
Carb: 26g
Protein: 8
Sugar: 1g
Fiber: 9g