Zesty Bean Salad with Feta
Zesty Bean Salad with Feta – Homefoodkitchen is a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings together a delightful medley of beans, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese. This colorful salad is perfect for summer gatherings, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prep for the busy week ahead. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s not only packed with flavor but also rich in protein and fiber, making it a satisfying choice for any occasion. Whether served as a light main course or a side dish at picnics and potlucks, this salad is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup parsley (freshly chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp basil (fresh, chopped)
- 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 to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cannellini beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, halved olives, chopped parsley, sliced red onion, and chopped basil. Gently toss to mix.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about an hour to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg