Description
Zesty Bean Salad with Feta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances flavor and health. Bursting with fresh vegetables, protein-packed beans, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to picnics. Its zesty dressing brings everything together, creating a refreshing taste that excites the palate. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, but it also makes for an excellent meal prep option as the flavors develop beautifully when chilled. Enjoy it as a main dish, side salad, or even in lettuce wraps for a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 19 oz cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 19 oz kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, gently mix together cannellini beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas.
- Add diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, chopped parsley, sliced red onion, and chopped basil to the bean mixture; stir gently.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Fold in crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 15mg