Description
Mediterranean Black Bean Salad With Herbs & Feta is a fresh, protein-packed Mediterranean salad made with black beans, arugula, herbs, feta, olives, tomatoes, roasted green pepper, and olive oil. It comes together in 10 minutes and works well as a vegetarian lunch, healthy side dish, or easy dinner.
Ingredients
½ cup black beans
1 cup arugula
¼ cup parsley, chopped
Handful basil leaves
2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
Handful olives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 scallion, chopped
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 roasted green pepper, chopped
1 tbsp pickled jalapeños
Instructions
1. Chop the vegetables and herbs.
2. If the pepper is not already roasted, cook it in a lightly oiled nonstick pan for about 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
3. Rinse and drain the black beans.
4. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well.
5. Taste and add pepper or salt if needed, though the feta and olives may provide enough seasoning.
6. Serve immediately.
Notes
The feta and olives usually provide enough salt, so additional salt may not be necessary.
Different herbs such as dill, mint, cilantro, or spinach can be used in place of the listed greens.
Chickpeas, lentils, or other beans can be substituted for black beans.
Toasted sesame seeds add extra crunch.
For a heartier meal, add quinoa, chickpeas, chicken, or canned tuna.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chop and toss
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 373mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 8mg