Mediterranean White Bean Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant mix of white beans, vegetables, feta, and herbs for a fresh, nutritious Mediterranean dish.

# What You Need:

→ Beans

01 - 2 cans (14 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped

→ Cheese

06 - 4.2 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh Herbs

07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

09 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Place the drained white beans, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Fold in the crumbled feta cheese along with the chopped parsley and optional mint, taking care not to break up the feta excessively.
05 - Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for optimum flavor.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Protein-rich and satisfying
  • Fresh and flavorful Mediterranean ingredients
02 -
  • Use canned or cooked-from-dry white beans such as cannellini or butter beans
  • This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days
03 -
  • Drain and rinse beans thoroughly to avoid excess salt
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor impact
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