Easy Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad with Black Beans

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Are you looking for an easy healthy salad that will please the whole family? This Mediterranean garbanzo bean salad is perfect! It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s packed with flavor. Plus, it’s loaded with fiber and protein, so it’s a great choice for a healthy meal. Give it a try today!

Have you ever wanted something light and easy on a hot summer day but you aren’t sure what to make? Cooking ruts are REAL.

Maybe you have to make a salad for a get-together but you have no idea what to bring. 

Maybe you’re like us. We’ve recently adopted a new budget, and I’ve been trying to implement at least one meatless meal each week. It’s harder than it sounds! Trying to add variety while keeping the meal gluten and dairy-free is even more difficult.

Sometimes I start throwing in a bunch of ingredients and hope they come together to make a great recipe. That’s where this Mediterranean Black Bean and Garbanzo Bean Salad started. I found inspiration from a package I saw while grocery shopping and used what we already had in our pantry and refrigerator. 

Lucky for me, we had just gone to Walmart where I bought Bush’s Black Beans, Bush’s Garbanzo Beans, and Bush’s Pinto Beans (for Taco Night).

Surprisingly enough, it’s delicious, healthy, and super easy to throw together. Not all of the meals where I throw things together come out quite so tasty. Just ask my family. We’ve had some real doozies. This one though is YUMMY!

The greatest thing about this recipe is that you can make it ahead of time, put it in mason jars, and it’s a portable lunch for you and your adventurous eaters.

Mediterranean Black Bean and Garbanzo Bean Salad

This post is sponsored by Bush’s Best Beans in conjunction with The Women Bloggers, LLC. I have been compensated for this post, but all opinions and thoughts are my own.

Delicious Garbanzo and Black Bean Salad

Need a meatless meal to help you get out of a food rut? Try this Mediterranean Black Bean and Garbanzo Bean Salad that is simple, fresh, and delicious.

Ingredients

Salad:

• 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• feta cheese , optional but delicious
• 1 medium avocado, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped

Dressing:

• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped mint
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

1. This recipe is super easy to throw together once everything is chopped, diced, and minced. It’s the perfect salad to help get kids in the kitchen.
2. In a large bowl, dump in rinsed and drained black beans, garbanzo beans, diced red onions, and chopped red pepper.
3. Add avocado
4. Pour in fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and garlic.
5. Then add chopped mint and parsley.
6. Gently toss to combine, making sure to incorporate the dressing in the bottom of the bowl.
7. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
8. Toss gently.
9. Sprinkle feta on top if desired.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Who knew that something so simple could be so tasty? This simple bean salad is so easy to throw together, and it’s perfect for a summer barbecue. In fact, it is even better the next day after the flavors meld together. It’s definitely a family favorite and one that is perfect for family gatherings and picnics.

I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe! Tag @simplifyingfamily and @Bushsbeans on Instagram to show us what you cooked up!

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