How To Make Mediterranean Bean Salad (with Feta Cheese) - Recipe

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried beans are often more nutritious and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare the dressing by combining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl.

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.

Slice 25 cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Slice the Japanese cucumber into thick pieces, about 1/4 inch (5 mm), and add to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of sliced green olives to the bowl.

Rinse and drain 1 can of red kidney beans and 1 can of white beans, then add them to the bowl.

Rinse and drain 1 can of corn kernels and add to the bowl.

Chop 1 red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.

Mix all the salad ingredients together gently to combine, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.

Add 7 oz (200 g) of crumbled feta cheese to the salad and gently toss to incorporate without smashing the cheese.

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