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Mediterranean Black Bean Salad

Kelly Jensen
This Mediterranean Black Bean Salad recipe is is a bright & fresh salad perfect for a dinner appetizer or side dish!  Loaded with fresh vegetables, kalamata olives, and feta cheese this salad is as impressive as it is delicious.  The homemade vinaigrette elevates this black bean salad to the next level. This easy black bean salad is the perfect starter or side dish with any main course: pizza, pasta, or BBQ fare! It's also great to bring to a potluck or dinner party, and will definitely go fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 cups mixed greens or lettuce of choice
  • 1 large cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup No-Salt-Added black beans drained
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese *see below for vegan version
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the washed mixed greens to the bottom.
  • Arrange the kalamata olives, cucumbers, black beans and tomatoes on top of the salad.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Pour dressing over the top.
  • Just before serving, add the dressing and toss the salad to evenly coat. Add feta right before serving.

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Notes

Vegan / Dairy Free Feta

If you eat vegan or dairy free, my vegan/dairy free feta cheese recipe is is a fantastic & high protein substitute in this recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 741IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
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