Mediterranean Crunch Dense Bean salad - So Fresh & Delicious!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

canned mixed beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are often less expensive and provide a similar protein boost.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is usually less expensive and can work well in dressings.

Add 3 cans of mixed beans to a large mixing bowl.

Chop half a cucumber into cubes and add to the bowl.

Add 3/4 cup of chopped red onion to the bowl.

Halve cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Chop 1/2 cup of mixed olives and add to the bowl.

Chop 4 tablespoons of mint and add to the bowl.

Chop 4 tablespoons of parsley and add to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup of olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

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

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