This is, without a doubt, the EASIEST salad I have ever made, essentially six ingredients, mixed together at once.
Don’t let the feta cheese and mint fool you. They do exceptionally well as a compliment to the beans.
Also, don’t hesitate to bring this to a tailgate party. Serve this alongside your burgers, brats or ribs, rather than some tired old potato salad or coleslaw!
Ingredients:
· 2 cans precooked black beans, rinsed thoroughly
· 1 small red onion, finely chopped
· ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint
· 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
· 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
· 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
· Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
· Combine the beans, onion, mint and most of the cheese in a bowl.
· (Reserve a few tablespoons of cheese for garnish.)
· Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and mix well.
· Let the beans marinate for 10 minutes and toss again
· Correct the seasoning before serving, adding salt and lemon juice to taste
· Garnish with reserved feta and mint sprigs
David Huston
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