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Marinated Za'atar Bean Salad

A vibrant dish that bursts with flavor and freshness, combining beans with za'atar and other fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 medium red onion Thinly sliced to add sweetness.
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Plus more as needed to enhance flavors.
  • 1 lemons worth zest For a bright citrus note.
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice Provides tanginess to the salad.
  • 1 can chickpeas Drained and rinsed for protein content.
  • 1 can butter beans Drained and rinsed for creaminess.
  • 1 cup green olives Roughly chopped.
  • 7-8 jarred artichoke hearts Quartered (optional) for additional texture.
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves Finely minced for freshness.
  • 1/2 cup parsley Finely minced for flavor balance.
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil A rich base for the marinade.
  • 3 cloves garlic Smashed and roughly chopped.
  • 3 tsp za’atar A Middle Eastern spice blend.
  • 1 tsp sumac For its tangy lemony flavor profile.
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin Adds warmth and depth to the salad.

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the onion and add it to a large bowl, tossing it together with kosher salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Set aside to mellow the onion.
  2. Drain and rinse both cans of beans, then roughly chop the olives and finely mince the herbs before adding everything into the bowl with the onions.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat while adding smashed garlic cloves until they just begin to brown. Remove from heat and sprinkle in za’atar, sumac, and cumin.
  4. Pour the marinade over the bean mixture in the bowl and gently toss until well combined. Adjust for salt if necessary.
  5. Serve the salad on toasted sourdough bread slathered with labneh or ricotta cheese, or use it as a filling in pita wraps.
  6. Store in an airtight container for up to one week, but expect some loss of crunchiness after day four.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

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