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Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad

Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad - Viral Tik Tok Recipe


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Ingredients

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  • 2 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce can) lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (15 ounce can) dark red kidney beans
  • 1 large English cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch scallions, finely sliced
  • handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • handful of fresh mint, chopped

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated with microzester
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
  • Kosher salt


Instructions

  1. Add all salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and season with Kosher salt.  Pour dressing over dense bean salad, thoroughly stir to combine.  Divide between containers and store in fridge.  Tastes best after 1 days, but can be eaten immediately.  Store in covered containers in the refrigerator up to one week.

Notes

Variations:

  • feel free to add various chopped vegetables, like broccoli, radish, olives, etc.
  • add feta for a cheesy kick
  • add your favorite meat-based protein like chopped rotisserie chicken or steak if desired
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes