Za’atar Bean Salad
A vibrant and satisfying salad combining za’atar, beans, olives, and artichokes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of beans (e.g., chickpeas, white beans, or black beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 jar of Castelvetrano olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons of za’atar spice
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed beans, Castelvetrano olives, and chopped artichoke hearts.
- Whisk Together the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the za’atar, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the Ingredients: Pour the marinade over the bean mixture and toss until well combined.
- Let It Marinate: Allow the salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. A splash of extra lemon juice can refresh the flavors of leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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