Mediterranean-Style Butter Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 400 g (14 oz) can butter beans, rinsed
• 1/2 cup uncooked short-grain brown rice
• 100 g Greek-style feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), diced
• 1/2 cup (or 1/4 large) red onion, diced
• 2 Lebanese cucumbers, diced
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Start by cooking the brown rice according to package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water so it can be added directly into the salad without heating the ingredients.

2. 2

   While the rice is cooking, dice up the onion, capsicum (bell pepper), cucumber, almonds and set them aside.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped veggies, almonds and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated. Top with extra feta cheese if desired and enjoy!