Mediterranean Bean Salad

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Mediterranean Bean Salad

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Summary:

This Mediterranean Bean Salad is so light and fresh, made with lemon juice, mint and parsley. This can be served as a side dish, perfect for potlucks or to make it a main for lunch serve it over spiralized cucumbers.

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Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, garlic, onion, parsley, and mint.

For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the olive oil and lemon juice until smooth and emulsified.

Pour the dressing over the beans and veggies, add ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste and carefully toss with a large metal spoon. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes so flavors combine.

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Ingrediants:

1 (15.5-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup chopped grape tomatoes

1 large garlic clove, finely minced

½ cup chopped red onion

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup chopped fresh mint

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice from 1 medium lemon

½ teaspoon kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

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Nutrition:

Amount Per Serving

Smart Points:4

Points +:4

Calories:175

Total Fat:4.5g

Saturated Fat:0.5g

Cholesterol:0mg

Sodium:327mg

Carbohydrates:26g

Fiber:9g

Sugar:1g

Protein:8g