Persian cucumbers
3, chopped
Meals
Dense bean salads.
A chopped salad of beans, peppers, cucumber, feta and salami in balsamic dressing.
- Makes
- 8 side servings
- Hands-on
- 25 minutes
- Total time
- 55 minutes including chilling
- Effort
- Easy
GET WHAT YOU NEED
Your shopping list
For 8 side servings.
Red onion
1/2, diced
Bell peppers
3, chopped
Parsley
1 bunch, chopped
Canned chickpeas
1 can, 15 oz
Canned navy beans
1 can, 15 oz
Olive oil
1/3 cup
Lemon
1, juiced
Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup
Garlic
1 clove, minced
Dried oregano
1 tbsp
Dijon mustard
1 tsp
Salt
1 tsp, or less to taste
Ground cumin
1 tsp
Crumbled feta
1 cup
Salami
1/2 cup, chopped
Amounts are what the recipe uses, not package sizes. Compare quantities and product details before buying.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Tools & supplies
Colander
Rinse canned beans.
Knife and cutting board
Chop small, even pieces.
Large bowl and whisk
Mix salad and dressing.
STEP BY STEP
Make it
Drain
Rinse both cans of beans and drain well.
Chop
Combine beans, cucumber, onion, peppers and parsley.
Dress
Whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, cumin and salt; pour over salad.
Finish
Fold in feta and salami. Cover and chill 30 minutes before serving.
Good to know
- Taste before adding all the salt; salami and feta contribute plenty.
- Refrigerate leftovers and use within 3–4 days.
SAVE THE MAKING
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Sources & further reading
Independent instructions informed by the sources below. No affiliation or endorsement is implied. These instructions have not been kitchen- or workshop-tested by DIBuyIt.
- Eating Bird Food: Dense Bean Salad — Ingredient quantities and preparation method.