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Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad

Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad: A Flavorful Vegan Delight

Delightful Marinated Za’atar Bean Salad is a vibrant, nutritious, and gluten-free vegan treat packed with flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 1 can Butter Beans Substitute with cannellini if desired.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Use any other legume if desired.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Castelvetrano Olives Any green olives work well.
  • 1 cup Artichokes Can be omitted or swapped for roasted peppers.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Green onion can be used for a milder flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Base for dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon Za'atar Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac Integral to the flavor profile.
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice & Zest Lime juice can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • saucepan
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the onions by thinly slicing one red onion and tossing the slices with kosher salt, lemon juice, and zest. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare beans by draining and rinsing one can each of butter beans and chickpeas. Chop olives and mince herbs.
  3. Make the marinade by heating EVOO in a saucepan, sautéing minced garlic, and stirring in za’atar, sumac, and cumin.
  4. Combine the ingredients in the bowl with onions, adding beans, chickpeas, olives, and artichokes. Pour over the warm marinade.
  5. Marinate the salad covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor; marinate overnight for enhanced taste. Adjust salt before serving.

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