Latest Obsessions (aka… what I can’t stop eating lately 😅)

Do you ever find a snack or meal that you are instantly in love with… and then you eat it on repeat until further notice? Because same. I am that person.

Right now, I’m fully in my Mediterranean Bean Salad era and honestly… I don’t see an end in sight. It’s fresh, filling, and gives that “I’m eating something really good for my body” feeling without being complicated. And if you know me, we’re all about simple, doable wins.

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🥗 Mediterranean Bean Salad (current obsession #1)

Ingredients:

• 1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 can navy beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 small red onion, diced (about ¾ cup) (pro tip: soak in water to reduce the bite)
• 2 bell peppers, diced (red, orange, or yellow)
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 6–8 oz feta cheese, crumbled (I love Tomato & Basil flavored)
• Fresh parsley, stems removed and finely chopped

Dressing:

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of one lemon (about 3 Tbsp)
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed (or your go-to Garlic Garlic seasoning)
• ½ tsp fine salt
• ½ tsp dried oregano

Directions:

1. Drain and rinse your beans, then let them sit in a strainer in the sink while you prep everything else. No need to fully dry them!
2. Prep your veggies — chop everything into small dices. (I love using a chopper for this… total time saver and everything looks pretty 😍)
3. Toss all salad ingredients into a large bowl.
4. Whisk (or shake) dressing ingredients together and pour over the top.
5. Toss well to combine.

Serve immediately… or meal prep it!
I’ve been throwing this into mason jars for easy grab-and-go lunches.

👉 Eat it with:

• Tortilla chips
• Pita chips
• Stuffed in a pita pocket
• Throw in some halved cherry tomatoes when you enjoy
• Or straight from the jar with a fork (no shame here)

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🦀 Lightened-Up Crab Salad (obsession #2)

Okay, next up… this one feels a little nostalgic. You know that classic deli-style crab salad? Creamy, simple, and oddly addictive?

Well… I gave it a slight glow-up.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz crab sticks (imitation crab), chopped or shredded
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp light mayo
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Green onions, finely chopped (optional garnish)

Directions:

1. Chop crab into bite-sized pieces or shred it up.
2. Mix everything together until well combined.
3. Chill if you have time… but also perfectly fine eaten immediately 😉

My favorite way to eat it right now:
Stuffed into a halved bell pepper or on top of cucumbers!
→ crunchy + creamy = perfection
→ light lunch that actually keeps you full

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🌿 Final Thoughts

This is your reminder that eating well doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming.

Sometimes it’s just:

• finding a couple meals you love
• keeping the ingredients on hand
• and repeating them without overthinking it

Simple. Sustainable. Actually doable.

And honestly… that’s where the magic is.

What are you currently obsessed with eating on repeat?
Because I’m always looking for my next phase 😄

Find the blessing in the simple things. 🌻

Simply Samantha 🌻
Simply Real. Simply Me.