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Black Beans Salad with Feta, Onions, and Tomato

Published: May 22, 2019 • Modified: November 26, 2019 • by Author: Analida • Word count:668 words. • About 4 minutes to read this article. • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: Read my affiliate disclosure.

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A delicious side dish for any of your summer meals. Black beans, feta, basil, red onion, and tomato salad goes great with anything and everything. I recently made it for a family gathering, and it went over really well. Having said that, I thought I’d share the latin fusion with all of you. Spread the love, you know!

a white plate of blackbean, feta, and tomato salad with a fork and napkin on the left

Being Latin American, I am crazy about black beans.

They’re not only delicious and versatile, but healthy too. They’re chock full of fiber, protein and antioxidants. I told you they were healthy! Black beans are native to the Central America and Mexico. Archaeologists believe that black beans are one of the first legumes to be cultivated. They’ve been grown for over 5000 years.

A bowl of black bean, feta and tomato salad with white bowls of ingredients all around the edge

Flavor and texture

This black bean salad is earthy, has salty feta, plus sweet and savory basil. It’s a true kaleidoscope.

 

This awesome salad can double up as a relish for broiled fish, or can be eaten with tortilla chips. BTW, if you love black beans as much as I do you might want to check out my recipe for mango black bean salsa, just saying.

ingredients for blackbean tomato feta salad in separate bowls with a bowl of finished salad on top

This salad is one of the easiest things I’ve ever made. All you need to do is chop and mix. You can make this dish in about 30 minutes or less depending on your chopping skills. I like to use the basil from my garden. I haven’t managed to kill it yet. Down the street from my house are two farm stands with red and juicy tomatoes. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Here are the step by step photos to make this salad and dressing:

A collage of photos showing steps to make tomato, basil, feta and black bean salad.

  1. Prepare all the ingredients and have them ready. Chop, measure, drain and rinse the beans then have them all set to go.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the black beans, feta cheese, basil, red onion and tomatoes.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Kosher salt, oregano, thyme, lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
  5. Whisk vigorously until well combined. Tip: If you are taking this dish to a picnic keep the dressing separate until you are ready to serve.
  6. Add the dressing to the salad, mix to combine and serve.

FAQ’s
Q: How long will this last and can I make it ahead?
A: You can make this dish 1 day ahead of serving but do not add the dressing until ready to serve. It is always best as fresh as possible.

Q: Can I freeze this dish?
A: Do not freeze this dish as it will will be completely wilted and soggy when thawed.

Q: How long will it last in the refrigerator?
A: After you have added the dressing and have some left, I have eaten this the following day and it is still very crisp and fresh. More than 1 day old it will not be nearly as crisp and will needed tossed.

Q: Can I make my bean salad Mexican?

A: Not per se, but feel free to add spice. 

Black beans, feta, basil, red onion, and tomato salad is my new go to picnic dish.

 

You will love this black bean, feta, basil, red onion and tomato salad. Try a great cool summer salad with bright herb flavors of basil and thyme. | ethnicspoon.com
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Black Beans, Feta, Basil, Red Onion, and Tomato Salad

You will love this black bean, feta, basil, red onion and tomato salad. Try a great cool summer salad with bright herb flavors of basil and thyme.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword cold dish, fresh, healthy, herbs, picnic, summer
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: Change to adjust-> 5 people
Calories 172 kcal
Author Analida Braeger

Ingredients

  • 15 oz black beans 1 can, drained, rinsed
  • 1/3 cup feta crumbled
  • 10-12 basil fresh, cut into strips
  • 1 Roma tomatoes cored, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion dices

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/4 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. To prepare the salad:
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, feta cheese, basil, red onion, and tomatoes.
  3. For the dressing:
  4. In a small bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Kosher salt, oregano, thyme, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until all ingredients are well blended.
  5. Pour over the bean mixture and mix until ingredients are well coated.
  6. Chill until ready to use.

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Nutrition Facts
Black Beans, Feta, Basil, Red Onion, and Tomato Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 350mg15%
Potassium 338mg10%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Michelle

    July 17, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I absolutely love salads like this! And I adore white balsamic! (I have a slight vinegar addiction…I have a whole cabinet of vinegars, mostly different kind of balsamics!) Your salad looks delicious, Analida!

    Reply
    • Analida

      July 18, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Thanks Michelle! Wow, a whole cabinet of vinegars!!!!!!!Hope you get to try the salad.

      Reply
  2. Kristen Chidsey

    July 18, 2016 at 7:23 am

    Analida–you know how much I love feta and black beans. This is totally my kind of dish!

    Reply
    • Analida

      July 18, 2016 at 8:36 am

      LOL Kristen! I hope you like it! It’s so healthy and refreshing.

      Reply
  3. Liv @ Healthy Liv

    July 18, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Looks SO yummy! Love all of the bright colors and feta cheese makes every salad better! Just pinned and yummed.

    Reply
    • Analida

      July 18, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Liv!!!
      Yes, it is pretty and tasty.

      Reply
  4. Sheila

    August 18, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Hi Analida! I just made this recipe last week. It was a hit with my family. Thank you so much for sharing. xo

    Reply
    • Analida

      August 18, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      Hi Sheila! Thanks so much for commenting. I am so glad your family liked it. Take care. XO to you too!

      Reply
  5. Mindy

    October 14, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    Goodness, this salad is right up my alley! I was never a black beans kinda girl until I moved to NC. Now I love them! This is going to be delish, I just know it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Analida

      October 16, 2016 at 7:16 am

      Mindy, I think you will love it. It’s great anytime of year. I just made some for a party I had the other night. I had some Irish guests, and they loved it too. Let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  6. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant

    May 30, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    I have everything but the tomatoes in my pantry right now! I should throw this together for dinner!!

    Reply
    • Analida

      May 30, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Yes, you should. Let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  7. Jennifer Farley

    May 31, 2017 at 7:00 am

    This is my perfect salad.

    Reply
    • Analida

      May 31, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Thanks Jennifer. We love it at home.

      Reply
  8. Lynne

    June 1, 2017 at 11:53 am

    This looks like an amazing side dish for summer!!

    Reply
    • Analida

      June 1, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      Hi Lynne!
      Thanks for commenting. Yes, it is so good and refreshing. Hope you get to enjoy it.

      Reply
  9. Rita

    June 3, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    I love the flavors in this dish!

    Reply
    • Analida

      June 4, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you Rita!

      Reply
  10. Joy Pab

    May 23, 2019 at 11:50 am

    Certainly, the salad will be very easy for you to prepare as a pro. I hope to also find it interesting by working with your recipe this coming weekend. Thanks Analida, you always have something great to offer.

    Reply
    • Analida

      May 23, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks so much Joy! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  11. Colleen

    May 27, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    This salad has it all going on! It looks delicious and I could have it as a meal in itself. Great for picnics, too! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Analida

      May 28, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      I love to take this salad along to picnics. Keep it cool and add the dressing when you serve. Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Wanda G Bridges

    May 28, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    awesome salad!! thanks

    Reply
    • Analida

      May 28, 2019 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks Wanda! I am so glad you liked it!

      Reply

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