Mediterranean Herbed Bean Salad with Creamy Feta Vinaigrette

Clock Icon 30 minutes |
Servings: 4-6 |
Prep: 30 minutes |
Cook: -

This Mediterranean-inspired dense bean salad is a wholesome and filling main or side dish we like for meal prep or potlucks. Made with a medley of beans, tons of vegetables and fresh herbs, then tossed in a creamy feta vinaigrette for the perfect hit of saltiness.

Ingredients

Creamy Feta Vinaigrette: 
  • ½ tsp (5 g) Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsps (30 g) lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tsp (8 g) garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (1 g) oregano, dried
  • 1/3 Cup (45 g) Feta, crumbled
  • 1 Tbsp (15 g) Feta brine
  • ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) kosher salt
  • ¼ Cup (56 g) canola oil
Bean Salad:
  • 1 Can (540mL) bean medley, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cup (120 g) bell peppers, diced
  • 1 Cup (120 g) cucumber, diced
  • 1/3 Cup (45 g) red onion, slivered
  • ½ Cup (85 g) cherry tomatoes, sliced or halved
  • ½ Cup (15 g) fresh herbs, finely chopped (equal parts mint, dill and/or parsley)

Method

  1. Using a food processor*, blend together all Creamy Feta Vinaigrette ingredients, except oil until well blended together. 
  2. While blending, slowly add canola oil until consistency is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as desired. 
  3. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and stir together until evenly combined. 
  4. Add about ½ cup of Creamy Feta Dressing (or desired amount) and mix until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper as desired.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour and serve. 

Tips

*You can also use an immersion hand blender. Just put all ingredients in a large container and blend until smooth and creamy.

Recipe courtesy of Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers

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