Recipe: Cannellini Crazy Greek Salad

Nothing says spring like a great big fresh salad! This one makes a great healthy spring or summer lunch, with cannellini beans, cheese, and olives for lots of flavor and nutrition, and you can put it together in a matter of minutes, which makes it perfect for when you're pinched for time, but still want a healthy meal.

Cannellini Crazy Greek Salad
(Serves 2-4.)

Ingredients:

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1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1 can (15 oz) cannellini, drained then rinsed
1 Roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup diced sweet onion
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
Mixed greens for serving

Directions:

• In a large salad bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients together until frothy.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss gently until all ingredients are coated well with the dressing.
• Serve immediately by itself or over a bed of mixed greens.