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Marinated Za'atar Bean Salad

A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring a mix of beans marinated in za'atar spices, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can kidney beans rinsed and drained
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons za'atar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the beans
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans.
  2. Gently toss to mix the beans evenly.
Add vegetables
  1. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the beans.
  2. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Make the dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Combine and marinate
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
  2. Let the salad marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors improve as it sits.

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