Description
Green Olive Bean Salad is a bright and refreshing dish that combines protein-rich chickpeas, creamy butter beans, and the unique flavor of castelvetrano olives. Tossed with fresh herbs and a sweet honey dijon vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for summer picnics or as a side at dinner gatherings. It’s quick to prepare, healthy, and can easily be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy it on its own or as a topping for toasted sourdough bread for a delightful open-faced sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.4 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (13.4 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped
- 1 medium shallot, finely minced
- 1/2 cup finely minced cilantro
- 1/2 cup finely minced parsley
- 1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (sub with 1 tsp red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, butter beans, olives, shallot, cilantro, parsley, and garlic.
- In a separate jar or cup, mix lemon juice, olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, salt, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss until combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg