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Green Olive Bean Salad

Vibrant Green Olive Bean Salad for Summer Refreshment

This Green Olive Bean Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish perfect for summer meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 can Butter Beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup Castelvetrano Olives sliced
  • 0.5 cup Parsley chopped
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped, optional
  • 1 small Shallot finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup optional as vegan substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain chickpeas and butter beans in a colander under cold running water.
  2. Finely chop shallot, parsley, and cilantro. Mince garlic until fragrant.
  3. In a large bowl, mix drained chickpeas, butter beans, chopped shallot, parsley, cilantro, and minced garlic.
  4. In a separate jar, whisk together honey Dijon vinaigrette ingredients until emulsified.
  5. Slice Castelvetrano olives and sprinkle them over the bean mix, then pour the vinaigrette over and toss gently.
  6. Season with salt to taste and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Give a final toss and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For added crunch, consider adding chopped celery or radishes.

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