Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring tender beans marinated in za’atar spices, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked beans (e.g., chickpeas or black beans)
- 2 tablespoons za’atar spice blend
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, bring together the cooked beans and za’atar spice blend.
- Pour in the olive oil and lemon juice, then gently mix.
- Fold in the red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
This salad tastes even better when prepared a few hours or a day in advance. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg