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Mediterranean Bean Salad

Vibrant Mediterranean Bean Salad That's a Breeze to Make

This Mediterranean Bean Salad combines protein-rich beans and fresh vegetables, drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, all in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 large English Cucumber Diced
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 0.5 large Red Onion Sliced and soaked
  • 1 handful Fresh Italian Parsley Chopped
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
For the Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil High quality recommended
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • mason jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse one can of cannellini beans and combine with diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, soaked sliced onion, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a mason jar, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Shake until emulsified.
  3. Pour vinaigrette over the salad base and toss gently to ensure everything is coated.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to deepen the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with different beans and vegetables. Let it chill to enhance the flavor before serving.

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