Vegan Fresh Mediterranean Bean Salad
This bright, herb-loaded salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating lunch somewhere near the sea, even if you're just at your kitchen table. Two cans of hearty beans — creamy white beans and chickpeas — give it serious staying power, while crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives bring the classic Mediterranean flavors that make every bite pop. The dressing is where it really comes alive: a punchy blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and a touch of cumin that ties everything together beautifully. Fresh parsley and mint folded in at the end add a herby brightness that keeps the whole bowl feeling light and vibrant. Everything here is naturally plant-based — no swaps needed, no ingredients to second-guess — just whole, simple foods doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Letting it rest for 15 minutes before serving is a small step that makes a real difference, giving the beans time to soak up all that tangy, garlicky dressing. It serves four and works equally well as a weeknight side, a make-ahead lunch, or the dish everyone asks about at a summer gathering.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 english cucumber, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white beans, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and red onion.
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