Mediterranean Kidney Bean Salad | The Mediterranean Dish

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture with lower fat content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing healthy fats.

Wash and drain the kidney beans.

Chop the English cucumber and add it to the bowl.

Chop the red tomato and add it to the bowl.

Chop a big bunch of cilantro, removing some of the stems, and add it to the bowl.

Add about 1 cup of chopped red onions to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together 3-4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of sumac, and salt and pepper to taste.

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until combined.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together.

Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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