Description
This baked feta and bean salad is a vibrant and hearty dish featuring charred, honey-glazed feta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty herby dressing. Perfect as a light main or a side dish, it’s fresh, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
250 g block vegetarian feta, drained
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
½–1 teaspoon chilli flakes
Small handful fresh mint, finely chopped
200 g asparagus, cut or peeled
1 green pepper, cut into 1 cm cubes
200 g cooked beans (summery beans or any type)
80 g salad leaves
Toasted ciabatta, to serve (optional)
1–2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons herby green aioli (or yogurt-based dressing)
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
Instructions
- Heat the grill to high. Place the feta block in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and honey, then sprinkle with fennel seeds and chilli flakes.
- Grill for 7–10 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and charred around the edges. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, toss together mint, asparagus, green pepper, beans, and salad leaves.
- Whisk together vinegar, aioli, and mustard to make the dressing. Add water for desired consistency and season to taste.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Break feta into chunks and scatter over salad. Drizzle any juices from the baking dish on top.
- Serve with toasted ciabatta, if desired.
Notes
- Swap asparagus for courgette ribbons or tenderstem broccoli.
- Use chickpeas or butter beans if summery beans aren’t available.
- Add roasted cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Garnish with toasted nuts or seeds for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
