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Za’atar Bean Salad

Za’atar Bean Salad: A Vibrant Vegan Delight to Savor

Za’atar Bean Salad is a colorful, protein-packed, and gluten-free dish that celebrates Middle-Eastern flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Butter Beans Cannellini beans work as a substitute.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Any canned or cooked bean can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano Olives Green olives are a good alternative.
  • 1 cup Artichokes Optional ingredient.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Slice thick for crunch or thin for softer bite.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Opt for high-quality oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Za'atar Choose any za'atar blend that includes sumac.
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac Omit if za'atar contains sufficient sumac.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Use fresh lemon.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Chopping board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Thinly slice the red onions, sprinkle with kosher salt, and drizzle with lemon juice and zest. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse butter beans and chickpeas, chop olives and mince herbs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until golden. Mix in za'atar, sumac, and cumin, letting the spices bloom.
  4. In a bowl, combine marinated onions, beans, chickpeas, olives, and artichokes, then pour in the warm marinade.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice, then let marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Pairs well with toasted bread or grain bowls.

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