EASY Italian Bean Salad | Simple Side Dish

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu provides a dairy-free option while ricotta is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

Start by covering sliced purple onions with water and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.

In a large bowl, add 2 cans of drained cannellini beans.

Dice 1 bell pepper and add to the bowl.

Quarter 1 English cucumber, then add it to the bowl.

Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Strain the purple onions and add them to the bowl.

Crush 2 cloves of garlic and add to the bowl.

Slice 4 green onions and add to the bowl.

Add about 1 tablespoon of chopped oregano, some mint, and thyme to the bowl.

Zest 2 lemons and add the zest to the bowl, then juice the lemons and add the juice to the bowl.

Add 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Toss everything together until well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve topped with sliced parmesan cheese and Bulgarian feta cheese.

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Dietary

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