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Butter Bean Salad with Feta and Sumac Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Butter Bean Salad with Feta, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines creamy butter beans with crisp cucumber, tangy feta, and a zesty sumac dressing, enhanced by marinated red onions for extra flavor.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup, maple syrup)
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Salad

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onions
  • 2 (15 oz / 14 fl oz / 398 ml) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 English cucumber, finely chopped (¼-inch/1 cm cubes)
  • 1 cup curly parsley, tightly packed and chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Optional

  • Plain Greek yogurt (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Make dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sumac, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon honey, and ¼ to ½ teaspoon fine sea salt to create a vibrant and balanced dressing.
  2. Marinate onions: Add ½ cup thinly sliced red onions to the dressing. Stir to coat the onions thoroughly, then set aside for at least 10 minutes to allow the onions to soften and absorb the flavors.
  3. Chop: Finely chop 1 English cucumber into ¼-inch (1 cm) cubes and tightly pack and chop 1 cup of curly parsley to prepare the fresh vegetable components.
  4. Finish salad: Add the 2 cans of rinsed and drained butter beans into the bowl with the onions and dressing. Toss gently to coat the beans well. Then add the chopped cucumber, parsley, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently again to combine all ingredients evenly. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  5. Serve: Serve the salad as is for a quick meal, or for a fancy touch, spoon some plain Greek yogurt onto individual plates and drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of sumac. Then spoon the salad on top and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use red wine vinegar for its mild acidity that balances the flavors well.
  • Sumac adds a tangy, lemony flavor that brightens the dressing—can be found in Middle Eastern stores.
  • Adjust salt to taste; start with less and add more if needed.
  • Rinse and drain the canned butter beans to reduce sodium and remove canning liquid.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/butter-bean-salad-with-feta-and-sumac-recipe/