Description
A refreshing and flavorful Marinated Sun-Dried Tomato Bean Salad that combines chickpeas, black beans, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and tomato mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, let it chill for 2 hours.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- Add diced cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch and freshness.
- For a protein boost, mix in some diced avocado or crumbled feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg