Mediterranean Bean Salad
(Recipe)

June 2, 2022

Bean salad

 1 - 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

 1 - 15 ounce can of white beans, drained and rinsed

 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved

 1/3 cup roasted red peppers, drained, chopped

 1/2 of a small red onion, chopped
 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, diced {or color of your choice}

 1/2 of an english cucumber, diced

 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese {optional}

 Handful of fresh mint, chopped

 Handful of fresh parsley, chopped

 2 to 3 vine ripe tomatoes chopped

 4 green onions, chopped

Dressing

 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (I used Kasanadrinos)

 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

 1 lemon, juiced

 2 garlic cloves, minced

 Salt and pepper to taste

 Optional spices: 1 teaspoon of any spice you like {try sumac, za'atar or oregano}

 Crushed red pepper for extra spice