Name: Mediterranean White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.24); 2 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.06); 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16); 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02); 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02); 2 15oz. cans butter beans* ($1.38); ½ bunch fresh parsley ($0.40); 1 pint grape tomatoes ($1.49); 2 oz. feta cheese ($1.10)

This Mediterranean White Bean Salad is a fast, easy, and fresh side dish that pairs nicely with any grilled or roasted meat.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.24)

2 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.06)

2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16)

1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)

1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

2 15oz. cans butter beans* ($1.38)

½ bunch fresh parsley ($0.40)

1 pint grape tomatoes ($1.49)

2 oz. feta cheese ($1.10)

Instructions

1 Prepare the dressing first. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set the dressing aside.

2 Rinse and drain the canned beans. Allow them to drain while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

3 Finely chop about 1 cup of fresh parsley (about ½ bunch). Cut the grape tomatoes in half.

4 Add the drained beans, chopped parsley, tomatoes, and 2 oz. feta cheese to a bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over top, then stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to four days.