Bean Salad

Directions

  1. 1Dice cucumber, red bell pepper and slice mini tomatoes.
  2. 2Slice red onion.
  3. 3Drain and rinse the chickpeas and white beans.
  4. 4Add salt and pepper.
  5. 5Make the dressing by mixing feta, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, dried herbs.
  6. 6Shake dressing until well combined.
  7. 7Pour dressing over veggies and mix well.
  8. 8Serve as a dip or as a side for your meals and enjoy.
  9. 9Cover and set in the fridge for 30 mins to marinate.

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can chickpeas
  • 15 oz can white beans
  • 1 -2 cucumber
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 1 small pack mini tomatoes
  • 0.25 c feta
  • 0.3 c olive oil
  • 1.5 lemon
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 0.25 tsp pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill
  • 0.25 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlcan openerstrainerlemon squeezerjar with lid

Tips

  • The vegetables and canned goods are mostly about a dollar, making this salad very budget friendly.
  • The salad can be eaten straight out of the bowl with chips, or used as a side with protein to make a full meal.
  • It can be stored in the fridge, where it will get better as the week goes on.
  • Enjoy it for up to 4-5 days.