# Mediterranean white bean salad (from The Mediterranean Dish)

Video: [Easy White Bean Salad by The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo) by [The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/@TheMediterraneanDish).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.91 per serving, ~$11.82 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$9.09* per serving (61%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 cans white beans
- 1 English cucumber _(amount estimated)_
- 10-12 oz grape or cherry tomatoes
- 4 green onions
- about 1 cup parsley
- 15-20 leaves mint
- 1 large lemon
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tsp za'atar
- 1/2 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo style pepper
- a good drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- a sprinkle feta cheese

## Steps

1. [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=21s) Add two cans of white beans into a large mixing bowl.
2. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=33s) Dice the English cucumber and add it to the bowl.
3. [1:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=85s) Half the grape or cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
4. [1:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=99s) Chop the green onions and add them to the bowl.
5. [2:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=158s) Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
6. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=204s) Remove mint leaves from stems, chop them, and add to the bowl.
7. [3:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=218s) Zest one large lemon directly over the bowl.
8. [4:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=252s) Juice the zested lemon into the bowl.
9. [4:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=268s) Season with salt and pepper.
10. [5:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=315s) Add za'atar, sumac, and Aleppo style pepper.
11. [5:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=343s) Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and mix everything together thoroughly.
12. [6:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl17M-aMNuo&t=405s) Transfer the salad to a serving dish and top with a sprinkle of feta cheese.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- cutting board
- chef knife
- microplane
- serving bowl

## What the video didn't say

- exact quantity of salt
- exact quantity of pepper
- exact quantity of olive oil
- exact quantity of feta cheese
- servings count not stated
- total time not stated

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