Description
Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Feta & Preserved Lemon is a refreshing dish bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. This easy-to-make salad features creamy white beans, tangy feta cheese, and the bright zing of preserved lemon. Perfect as a side or light main course, this salad is ideal for gatherings or a cozy meal at home. Enjoy it chilled for a delightful taste of the Mediterranean with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 preserved lemon, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Drain and rinse the white beans until free of canned liquid.
- Chop Your Veggies: Halve cherry tomatoes and slice red onion thinly.
- Mix in Flavor: In a bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Add Zest: Incorporate chopped preserved lemon into the mixture.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Taste Test Time: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Let It Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve & Enjoy: Toss again before serving alongside grilled meats or fish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg