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15 Minute Herby Bean Salad with Balsamic Dressing

This fresh and vibrant salad comes together quickly, with beans soaking up flavorful broth and fresh herbs keeping their brightness. A quick, wholesome meal perfect for busy days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 bunch parsley finely chopped, about 1 to 1 ½ cups
  • 1 bunch dill finely chopped, about ½ to 1 cup
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered if large
  • 14 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and well drained
  • 14 ounce can kidney beans rinsed and well drained
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds raw or roasted
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped, about a quarter of a medium onion
  • 1/4 cup dates sliced, firm Deglet Noor preferred
  • 2 tablespoons capers patted dry

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Get your large bowl ready. Toss in all the fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, kidney beans, sunflower seeds, red onion, dates, and capers.
  • Drizzle the balsamic dressing over your mix. Toss everything gently to coat.
  • Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes to develop deeper flavors.

Notes

Serve immediately for freshness. If stored, add sunflower seeds fresh to maintain crunch.