White Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups of canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup of black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional for a vegan white bean salad)
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Start by preparing all your fresh vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and slice the olives.
2. Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Add feta cheese if desired.
3. Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Combine & Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until all components are evenly coated.
5. Add Herbs: Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped parsley and basil over the salad.
6. Chill & Serve: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.