Italian Grinder Bean Salad
A vibrant and hearty salad featuring a colorful mix of kidney beans, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the kidney beans, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad mixture with the dressing, tossing well to coat.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Rinse the beans thoroughly before use. Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing taste.