Cannellini Bean Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint
Bright, fresh, and satisfying, this Cannellini Bean Salad with Feta Cheese and Mint is a Mediterranean-inspired delight that’s perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or light dinner. Featuring tender cannellini beans, creamy crumbled feta, and fragrant fresh mint, this salad is brought to life with a zesty lemon-honey dressing that’s both refreshing and tangy. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle crunch, while extra virgin olive oil ties everything together with a touch of richness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Healthy, flavorful, and nutrient-packed, this bean salad is a must-try for fans of quick and vibrant Mediterranean cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cannellini beans
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 10 grams fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the cannellini beans under cold water. Let them sit in a colander to remove excess water.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set them aside.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion and soak the slices in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to reduce their sharpness. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to create a simple dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cannellini beans, crumbled feta cheese, mint, and red onion slices.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to break the beans.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3401 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 667 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1370 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
