Description
A bright and simple salad featuring butter beans, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing, making it the perfect quick meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 can Butter beans (Rinse and drain well.)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Cucumber (Cut into bite-size pieces.)
- 1/2 cup Green bell pepper (Chopped; can substitute with roasted red peppers.)
- 1 small Red onion (Chopped; can be omitted.)
- 1/2 cup Olives
- 3/4 cup Feta cheese (Crumble on top before serving.)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Honey (Can substitute with maple syrup or omit.)
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste.)
- 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (Use high-quality for best flavor.)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the butter beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, honey, lemon juice, mustard, oregano, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Crumble the feta cheese on top and gently mix.
- Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature. It keeps well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. If you made it ahead, stir and add a squeeze of lemon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean