Author Notes
I first had a version of this salad from a Mediterranean restaurant near campus in college. I soon realized I could throw it together quickly, and for less money! This is easy to make ahead if entertaining or to have on hand for a quick lunch all week. If making ahead of time I recommend waiting to add the tomatoes and tossing with olive oil and vinegar just before serving. This can easily be made vegan by omitting the feta (or substituting with a vegan cheese). It is such a versatile salad, feel free to substitute any beans you like. I have also added noodles to this to make it more of a pasta salad. —Emily Love
Ingredients
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1
can black beans
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1
can chickpeas
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1
can bean of choice (Pinto Beans, Great Northern Beans, Kidney Beans...)
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4 ounces
feta
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3 tablespoons
diced sundried tomatoes
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3 tablespoons
diced roasted red peppers
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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16 ounces
grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
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1 teaspoon
crushed red pepper flakes
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salt and pepper, to taste
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drizzle olive oil and vinegar, to taste
Directions
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Drain and rinse each can of beans and add to a large bowl.
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Crumble 4 oz. feta (I usually buy an 8 oz. block and crumble half) and add to bowl. Can use pre-crumbled feta if you prefer.
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Dice sundried tomatoes and roasted red peppers and add to bowl. I buy both in jars and store in the fridge to have on hand for occasions such as this. Feel free to add more or less of each.
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Mince garlic cloves and add to bowl.
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Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic and add salt and pepper to taste. Add crushed red pepper flakes and toss.
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Top with quartered tomatoes and serve!
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