Everything Bagel Bean Salad
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining fresh vegetables and chickpeas with everything bagel seasoning, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Can be substituted with black beans or kidney beans.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Regular tomatoes can also be used.
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced Green onions can be used as a substitute.
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red onion, and finely chop the parsley.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Toss everything together briefly.
Dressing the Salad
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, everything bagel seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until ingredients are coated.
Finishing Touches
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For an additional taste, add feta cheese or other fresh herbs like dill. Avoid over-mixing to maintain the crunch of the vegetables.