Black Beans, Feta, Basil, Red Onion, and Tomato Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5 people
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Calories
172 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Black Beans, Feta, Basil, Red Onion, and Tomato Salad Recipe
Description
The salad incorporates canned black beans for protein and texture, mixed with diced Roma tomatoes, sliced red onion, and ribbons of fresh basil, offering a combination of creamy, crisp, and aromatic elements. The dressing combines white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and dried herbs like oregano and thyme, resulting in a bright, slightly acidic coating that enhances the salad's freshness.
Chilling the salad before serving allows flavors to meld while keeping the ingredients crisp. The dish is straightforward to prepare, requiring no cooking, making it convenient for a quick side or potluck contribution. Avoid freezing as it affects texture negatively. It can be prepared a day in advance but add the dressing just prior to serving to maintain optimal freshness.
This salad offers some flexibility to spice it up for other cuisines by adjusting seasoning, though as given it has a Mediterranean profile highlighted by feta and basil.
Ingredients
- 15 oz black beans 1 can, drained, rinsed
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 10-12 basil fresh, cut into strips
- 1 Roma tomato cored, diced
- ¼ cup red onion dices
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp oregano dried
- ¼ tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- To prepare the salad:
- In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, feta cheese, basil, red onion, and tomatoes.
- For the dressing:
- In a small bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Kosher salt, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until all ingredients are well blended.
- Pour over the bean mixture and mix until ingredients are well coated.
- Chill until ready to use.
Notes
- Prepare the salad ingredients ahead but add dressing only when ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- This salad stores best refrigerated for up to 1 day after dressing is added; beyond that, texture quality declines.
- Do not freeze since thawing causes sogginess and loss of crispness.
- To change the flavor profile, consider adding spices for a more Mexican-inspired variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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