Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 15 ounce can of cannellini beans (drained and well rinsed)
  • 15 ounce can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas drained and well rinsed)
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halves
  • 2 small Persian cucumbers (halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (do not peel))
  • 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup peppadew peppers (rough chopped)
  • 1/2 cup black olives (halved)
  • 1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives (halved)
  • 1 cup assorted colorful bell peppers (diced)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped marinated artichokes
  • about 10 large basil leaves (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp red wine vinegar (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (I used thyme, oregano, and rosemary)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together and taste to adjust any of them. Add more vinegar if you want a tangier flavor. Set aside.
  • Put the beans in a large salad bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss with a generous amount of the dressing.
  • The salad will keep, well covered, for several days in the refrigerator.