Mediterranean Bean Salad is a fresh and healthy side dish, made with three types of beans, a delicious vinaigrette, tons of vegetables and fresh herbs. It's perfect for potlucks and as a side dish during grilling season. Enjoy it on its own for a vegetarian meal!
Prep time: PT20M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
4.97 stars (52 reviews)
Keywords
Mediterranean Bean Salad
Ingredients
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
19oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (white kidney beans)
19oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
half an English cucumber, quartered and sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 bell pepper, diced (red, orange or yellow)
½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup small-dice red onion
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil (about 20 medium leaves)
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (113 g)
Categories
Salad
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Steps
In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.
In a large bowl, gently mix together the beans, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, olives, parsley, red onion and basil.
Pour the dressing onto the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Fold in the crumbled feta. For best flavour, cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat within 4 days.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 308 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 13 g
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 13 mg
Sodium: 924 mg
Sugar: 5 g
Reviews
Bette on 2026-08-20 (5 stars): Thanks! We loved this great salad! I don’t care for feta but my husband does so used it as an add-on after dishing it out.
Marilyn Rhoades on 2026-08-15 (5 stars): I made this exactly as written and everyone loved it; it was even better the next day when I added some blue cheese crumbles. Probably not as healthy but it was a delicious addition. Will definitely make again,
Harry on 2026-08-09 (5 stars): This is a great recipe. It’s a good way to add fiber, protein, many vitamins and minerals to your diet. Easy to make. Inexpensive. A lot of good flavors that all work well together.
Lauren R on 2026-07-27 (5 stars): My nutritional counselor suggested I try making a bean salad to get more protein and fiber. I found this recipe and I am in love. I don't even like chickpeas - or so I thought! I have made this multiple times now, and will continue making it!
Ali on 2026-07-16 (3 stars): I think maybe I’m not a bean person. I didn’t find this recipe to tasty.
Ashley on 2026-07-04 (5 stars): Soo good! I also added in white anchovies and was delicious!
Suzanne B on 2026-05-24 (5 stars): Best salad ever! Love the flavors of the spices and the lemon and the feta cheese. We used green Sicilian Olives instead of Kalamata Olives and it tasted awesome. Thank you so very much for posting this recipe.
Russell on 2026-05-09 (5 stars): I've made it twice. It's even better the next day.
Elizabeth on 2026-04-26 (5 stars): Oh my goodness! This was so good!!!! I forgot the parsley and only let it sit for 2 hours before digging in, but the dressing did a fantastic job! Can’t wait to see how this holds up over the week as meal prep!
Maureen on 2026-04-21 (5 stars): Loved it, very healthy
