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Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad

Vibrant Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad for Refreshing Meals

Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad combines creamy butter beans and hearty chickpeas with vibrant za’atar flavors for a refreshing vegan dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 1 can Butter Beans or cannellini beans as a substitute
  • 1 can Chickpeas or any other bean variety
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Castelvetrano Olives or green olives
  • 1 cup Artichokes omit or substitute with roasted red peppers
  • 1 medium Red Onion or shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh is best but powdered can be used
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or other high-quality oil
  • 2 tablespoons Za’atar or thyme/oregano if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac leave out if not available
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice and zest for brightness
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley) or basil/mint as alternatives

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepans
  • Colander
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely slice the red onion and mix with kosher salt, lemon juice, and zest. Let it mellow for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse the butter beans and chickpeas. Chop the olives and halve the artichokes. Combine in a bowl with softened onions and parsley.
  3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add za’atar, sumac, and salt.
  4. Pour the warm marinade over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Let the salad marinate for optimal flavor and freshness. Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability and preferences.

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