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Easy Mediterranean Bean Salad


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

A light yet filling meal featuring beans, chopped chicken, and fresh herbs tossed with a zesty dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups chopped, cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch of parsley, chopped
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
  • 3 ounces green olives, chopped
  • 14.5 oz can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz can of white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz chopped mozzarella or mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Chop your cooked chicken and place it in a large bowl.
  2. Add finely chopped red onion to the bowl.
  3. Mix in your chopped parsley and cilantro for even distribution.
  4. Drain your olives, chop them up, and add them to the bowl.
  5. Rinse and drain both beans and mozzarella, then add them to the bowl.
  6. Top everything with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and lemon juice.
  7. Stir everything together gently and enjoy!

Notes

Start with fully cooked chicken to save time; rotisserie chicken works beautifully. Rinse fresh herbs to prevent excess moisture in the salad. Adjust vinegar and olive oil to taste.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cooking required
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg