Description
A vibrant bean salad with a unique blend of za’atar spices, perfect for gatherings or as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked beans (cannellini, chickpeas, or your selection)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons za’atar spice mix
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, za’atar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the sauce over the bean mixture and toss until every ingredient is coated.
- Cover the bowl and let the salad marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in the diced red onion and chopped parsley. Top with crumbled feta cheese, if using.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor and feel free to experiment with different types of beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg