Mediterranean white bean salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
This delicious Mediterranean white bean salad is packed with flavor, healthy ingredients and plant-based protein, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a healthy side dish or as a light and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans (400g/ 14 oz) each white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatos, halved
- ½ seedless cucumber, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (oil reserved for the dressing)
- 1 red onion, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil, or reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
Instructions
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In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the dressing.
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To a large serving bowl, add the beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese and chopped basil.
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Pour over the dressing and gently toss. Let sit to marinate for at least 30 min before serving. Stir well, the dressing will sink to the bottom of the bowl.
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Top with some extra basil and feta cheese before serving and enjoy with some crusty bread.