Step up your salad game with this show-stopping Mediterranean Bean Salad! This protein-packed dish is bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Prep time: PT15M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
3.67 stars (1301 reviews)
Keywords
beans, healthy, potluck, salad, side dish, vegetables
Ingredients
15 ounce can of cannellini beans (drained and well rinsed.)
15 ounce can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas drained and well rinsed.)
1 cup cherry tomato halves
2 small Persian cucumbers (halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (do not peel.))
1/4 red onion (thinly sliced.)
1/2 cup Peppadew peppers* (or other pickled peppers) (rough chopped.)
1/2 cup pitted black olives (halved.)
1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives (halved.)
1 cup assorted colorful bell peppers (diced)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped marinated artichokes (chopped.)
10 large fresh basil leaves (shredded.)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 Tbsp red wine vinegar (or more to taste.)
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (I used thyme, oregano, and rosemary.)
1 clove garlic (minced.)
salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Categories
Salad
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Steps
Whisk the dressing ingredients together and taste to adjust any of them to suit you. Add more vinegar if you want a tangier flavor. Set aside.
Put the beans in a large salad bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss with enough dressing to coat everything but not drown the salad.
Chill the salad thoroughly before serving. The salad will keep, well covered, for several days in the refrigerator. Note: if making this bean salad ahead of time I like to leave out the tomatoes until you are ready to serve. Tomatoes tend to get mushy in the refrigerator.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 274.23 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29.66 g
Protein: 10.23 g
Fat: 14.03 g
Sodium: 542.18 mg
Sugar: 4.95 g
Reviews
Diana on 2026-09-27 (5 stars): Took to community potluck and it was a hit. So fresh, light and delicious.
Patty on 2026-09-26 (5 stars): Delicious
Nancy Doran on 2026-09-15 (5 stars): This salad is delicious and has made me a follower of your site! I look forward to trying more recipes. The flavor combination is perfect with everything I love in the salad - thank you❣️
Kat on 2026-06-07 (5 stars): I’ve made this twice and it’s amazing. I often add chicken breast with it for a meal. It’s delicious and good source of fiber.
Meghan Bourgeault on 2026-05-01 (5 stars): Just tried this recipe on a whim tonight so good !!!!!!!!!!
Rosalie on 2026-04-20 (5 stars): This was fabulous
Xenia on 2026-03-01 (5 stars): I could eat this every single day! Talk about a party in my mouth! I made this just as written, except for doubling the multi color bell peppers and not quite as much cucumber. I think the fresh basil also really helps make it! I took it to a pot luck and it was a big hit! Ive realized especially at pot lucks, people “eat with their eyes,” and this colorful dish burst with visual eye appeal. Fortunately, I had one serving left after the pot luck to enjoy all by myself a couple days later, and yes the tomatoes were ok, and while the basil had wilted past company beautiful, it still tasted amazing! Definitely a 5 star!
Janie on 2026-02-25 (5 stars): So good!!! This bean salad is delicious and good for you!!! I’ll be making this on repeat!
Brenda Arnold on 2026-01-28 (5 stars): Amazing salad. My first ever home made bean salad. Just try it
Maria on 2026-01-03 (5 stars): This salad is AMAZING!! I’ve made it twice this week already. It’s so refreshing, and I feel so good eating it (after too much junk food over the holidays). I didn’t have red wine vinegar or the peppadews, so I used balsamic vinegar and pepperoncini. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend! I’m bringing a big bowl of it to a party tonight, but I really just wanna stay home and eat it all by myself 😂
Patricia Watson on 2025-08-06 (5 stars): I’ve made this for two different group meals in the last year. It was extremely tasty, stored well after I made it in advance, and was well liked by everyone
Diane Kunkel on 2025-08-01 (5 stars): ANother winner!! I've made it several times and always a great hit when shared
Debbie LeFrancois on 2025-06-25 (5 stars): My husband even love it! I had to omit the red onion ☹️ but it was refreshing and light.
