Vibrant Mediterranean White Bean Salad (Printable)

Fresh Mediterranean salad featuring white beans, crisp veggies, and tangy feta for a nutritious, flavorful dish.

# Ingredient list:

→ Beans & Dairy

01 - 2 cans (14 oz each) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
02 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 8.8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 2.1 oz pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
08 - 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the white beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, olives, and parsley.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad just before serving.
05 - Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately or chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • High-protein vegetarian option
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains dairy from feta cheese
  • Olives may contain traces of pits
03 -
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
  • Rinse canned beans well to reduce sodium
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