Description
Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that combines hearty beans, vibrant herbs, and zesty za’atar seasoning. This versatile salad is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking for a quick and nutritious weekday meal. With its delightful mix of textures and tastes, each bite is an explosion of freshness that will leave everyone craving more. It’s not only delicious but also packed with plant-based protein and essential nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any diet. Serve it on its own, in pita wraps, or atop toasted sourdough for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 can chickpeas (13.4 oz)
- 1 can butter beans (14 oz)
- 1 cup green olives
- 7–8 artichoke hearts
- Fresh mint and parsley
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tsp za’atar
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion and toss it with salt, lemon juice, and zest in a large bowl. Set aside to mellow.
- Rinse the chickpeas and butter beans, chop the olives, and mince the herbs. Add these to the bowl with onions.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until lightly browned. Stir in za’atar and cumin.
- Pour warm marinade over the salad mixture and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Allow the salad to marinate in the fridge for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg