Description
A vibrant and zesty Marinated Zaatar Bean Salad made with chickpeas, butter beans, fresh herbs, olives, and a bold lemony za’atar dressing. Perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired side.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste, total ~2 1/2 tsp)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 (13.4 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 oz) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup green olives, roughly chopped
- 7–8 jarred artichoke hearts, quartered (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely minced
Marinade:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
- 3 tsp za’atar
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Prep the onions:
Add sliced red onion to a large bowl with kosher salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss well and let sit to soften and mellow the flavor. - Prepare the salad base:
Add chickpeas, butter beans, chopped olives, artichoke hearts (if using), mint, and parsley to the bowl. Toss lightly. - Make the marinade:
Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until just golden. Remove from heat and stir in za’atar, sumac, and cumin. - Combine and marinate:
Pour the warm marinade over the salad. Toss thoroughly to coat. Adjust salt to taste. - Let flavors develop:
Allow the salad to marinate for at least 2 hours for best flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better after a few hours or overnight.
- Adjust salt carefully since olives add natural saltiness.
- Add cucumbers, feta, or tomatoes for extra variation.
- Delicious served over toasted sourdough, in pita wraps, or alongside grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Light sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg