Macedonian Bean Salad (Македонска туршија салата)

Македонска туршија салата (Macedonian Bean Salad) is a traditional Macedonian dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal, and it's also great for picnics and potlucks.

Macedonian Bean Salad (Македонска туршија салата)

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) of white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the white beans, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large bowl Small bowl

Tools

Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Macedonian Bean Salad as a side dish with grilled meats or as a light lunch with some crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can add some crumbled feta cheese or olives to the salad.

Cost

$8