Mediterranean White Bean Salad

A large platter with the prepared white bean salad and tongs.

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This Mediterranean white bean salad is packed with cannellini beans, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a simple homemade dressing for an easy, protein-packed lunch or dinner.

Prep Time20

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings:

Calories: 441kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

For the salad:

1, 14.5 ounce can chickpeas
2, 14.5 ounce cans cannellini beans
1 red bell pepper, small dice
1 orange bell pepper, small dice
1 English cucumber, small dice
⅓ cup finely diced red onion
2 cups rotisserie chicken, small diced
Optional additions: feta cheese, Kalamata olives, chopped parsley, fresh dill, artichoke hearts, etc.

For the dressing:

⅓ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
2 teaspoons honey or pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Drain and rinse the chickpeas and cannellini beans well, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the diced red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and rotisserie chicken to the bowl with the beans.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the bean and veggie mixture. Toss well to make sure everything is evenly coated.
Fold in any optional additions, like feta cheese, kalamata olives, or chopped parsley, if using. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Save time/prep ahead:
- Prepare the dressing up to 5 days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- Dice all of the vegetables a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Use a store-bought salad dressing.
- Use rotisserie chicken to keep prep to a minimum.
- Assemble the entire salad several hours ahead of time—it tastes even better after the flavors have had time to meld together.
This Mediterranean white bean salad is gluten free. It is dairy free without adding feta cheese. It can be made vegetarian with the omission of chicken and vegan with the omission of chicken and use of maple syrup in place of honey.
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