Best 9 Black Bean Cucumber And Feta Salad Recipes

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Black bean cucumber and feta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. The combination of black beans, cucumber, feta cheese, and a tangy dressing creates a delicious and satisfying salad that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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BLACK BEAN, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD



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Pressure-cooked black beans (time to break out that Instant Pot!) meet cool cucumbers and bright cilantro, lime, and feta in this refreshing side dish that's ideal year-round. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups Pressure-Cooker Black Beans
1 medium seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 1/2 ounces crumbled feta (1 cup)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cooked beans, cucumber, feta, cilantro, scallions, oil, and lime juice in a large bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss well to combine. Top with more cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

CHILLED BLACK BEAN, FETA & CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Chilled Black Bean, Feta & Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Black Beans

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (or about 1 1/2 cups fresh corn)
1/2 medium cucumber, finely diced
1 cup cilantro, chopped
2 -3 limes, juiced
1/2 cup celery or 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 -2 cup feta, crumbled
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
sea salt, cracked black pepper, and cumin to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the black beans, corn, cucumber, cilantro, celery, and feta in a large bowl and toss until mixed evenly. Add lime juice and vinegar, stir, and taste. You may want to add more lime to taste. Add a dash of salt, pepper, and cumin, and adjust to taste.
  • Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 528.9, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 15.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 19.5

BLACK BEAN, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD



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Add a touch of heat to this Black Bean, Cucumber and Feta Salad with fresh jalapenos. You'll love this cucumber and feta salad with zesty lime vinaigrette.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cans (15.5 oz. each) black beans, rinsed
1 can (15.25 oz.) corn, drained
2-1/2 cups chopped English cucumbers
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1 pkg. (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

SPICY CORN, BLACK BEAN & FETA SALAD



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An exciting main-course salad, packed with interesting flavours and textures and a hit of spice

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sweetcorn
400g can black beans , drained and rinsed
1 avocado , cut into chunks
200g cherry tomatoes , halved
4 spring onions , roughly chopped
100g feta cheese , crumbled
lime wedges, to serve (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chipotle Tabasco sauce (use regular Tabasco if you can't find this)
juice and zest 2 limes
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Boil the corn for 10 mins in salted water, rinse in cold water, then cut the kernels off. Tip the beans into a bowl with the cooked corn, avocado, tomatoes and spring onions.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients with some seasoning, then pour over the salad. Toss together well, scatter the feta over the top and serve with lime wedges, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.83 milligram of sodium

BLACK BEAN AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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I came up with this salad when I realized I had some leftover salad items that needed to be used up. It's refreshing and light! It can be easily adapted to include your favorite salad ingredients.

Provided by Emer

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 seedless cucumber, quartered and cut into chunks
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
½ red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ½ teaspoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion together in a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, orange marmalade, lemon juice, honey, and cumin together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 419.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH FETA



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This is my my hippie college roommate's famous salad. I'll admit it looks gross but it really tastes VERY good! Cook time is marination.

Provided by stacylu

Categories     Black Beans

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 -4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, in chunks
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Combine black beans, oil, vinegar, parsley, and scallions and marinate a minimum of 1 hour.
  • (Overnight is best) Before serving add feta, tomatoes and green peppers.

FETA CUCUMBER SALAD



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If you like the distinctive taste of feta cheese, you'll enjoy this crisp and refreshing cucumber medley, "Even our twin daughters ask me to make this speedy salad," reports Connie Lasko from Mistatim, Saskatchewan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium cucumbers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove seeds and discard. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions. Combine the cheese, lemon juice, oil and pepper; add to cucumber mixture and stir gently.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEK CUCUMBER BEAN SALAD



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I make this salad to last all week for my work lunch. It's very versatile in that you could add different types of beans or even a different flavor dressing to your taste. I like to use enough Kalamata olives that I have one in almost every bite! You could easily cut this recipe in half to serve for dinner.

Provided by Julie Galatocky

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, rinsed and drained
2 (5 ounce) jars Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
4 medium cucumbers, seeded and chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
½ large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup cold lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine great northern beans, fava beans, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, carrots, onion, and parsley in a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small glass measuring cup until it thickens slightly. Pour over the salad and mix well.
  • Add feta cheese and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1580.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

FETA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD



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This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens, I pile them into pitas for lunches the next day! You can also add grilled chicken or steak to turn it into a hearty main-dish salad.-Judy Doepel, Ballston Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped English cucumber (about 1/2 medium)
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your salad. Look for crisp cucumbers, plump tomatoes, and flavorful feta cheese.
  • Cut your vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly and look more appealing in your salad.
  • Don't overcook your vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overpower the flavors of the salad. Use a light vinaigrette or olive oil and lemon juice dressing instead.
  • Season your salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the dressing.
  • Let your salad chill before serving: This will help the flavors meld together and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Black bean, cucumber, and feta salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this black bean, cucumber, and feta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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