Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad
Refresh your meal routine with this Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the bold flavors of za’atar, creamy artichokes, and zesty olives. Bursting with protein-rich chickpeas and butter beans, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion—whether served as a side at dinner, packed for a picnic, or enjoyed as a filling lunch in pita wraps. The combination of fresh herbs and a tangy marinade ensures every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect for meal prep, it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1 can chickpeas (13.4 oz)
- 1 can butter beans (14 oz)
- 1 cup green olives
- 7-8 jarred artichoke hearts
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh parsley
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Za’atar seasoning
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion and combine it with salt, lemon juice, and zest in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and butter beans. Chop the green olives roughly. Mince the mint and parsley.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in za’atar, sumac, and cumin.
- Add chickpeas, butter beans, olives, artichokes, mint, and parsley to the onion mixture. Pour the warm marinade over everything and toss gently.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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