summer salad – windedgypsy

Dressing Ingredients

1/2 cup packed basil leaves, finely chopped

6 cloves of garlic (you can reduce this amount to taste)

1 teaspoon whole grain/stone ground mustard

Juice of 1 small lemon or 1/2 a large lemon

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon of black pepper (or to taste)

Salad Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, such as navy, great northern or cannellini (drained and rinsed)

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and all ingredients are fully combined. Set aside.

Combine the beans, onion, and cheese.

Drizzle the dressing over the bean mixture and mix well. Chill for at least two hours before serving (overnight is best). Adjust the salt and pepper, if needed.

Original Source: White Bean Salad with Basil & Lemon Vinaigrette

Dressing

1/4 cup Olive Oil

Juice from 1 small lemon or 1/2 a large lemon

1 teaspoon stone ground mustard

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

To taste: salt, pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin

Whisk everything together and set aside.

Salad

1 English Cucumber

1 15-oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Handful of halved cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

2-4 Tablespoons of Kalamata olives

1/4 cup of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup of feta cheese (or more if you like more)

Mix everything together, but the feta cheese. Pour the prepared dressing over the top and stir. Add the feta cheese. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Note: This recipe makes a small salad, but can be doubled if serving a large group.