The Heirloom and Bean Feta Salad is a simple, fresh, and flavorful dish featuring Fort Portal Jade or Painted Pony beans. These beans are cooked and combined with thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a light dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. A pinch of salt enhances the taste. This salad can be served warm or cold, making it a versatile option for any meal. It highlights the beauty of heirloom beans and pairs them with the rich, creamy texture of feta for a balanced, nutritious dish.
Heirloom Bean and Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Fort Portal Jade or Painted Pony beans, cooked
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1-2 lemons, juiced
- salt, to taste
- 2 oz. feta cheese
Instructions
- Follow soaking and cooking directions for beans. While beans are cooking, clean and slice onion.
- When beans are finished cooking, drain them and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Add salt to taste.
- Top with feta cheese and sliced onion.
- Serve warm, or refrigerate to eat cold later.
