Mediterranean Bean and Pepper Salad

Perfect side for a spring or summer dinner or serve as an appetizer with pita chips.

Ingredients

1 large English cucumber (seeded and diced)
5 green onions (green and white part sliced)
1 (15 ounce can) garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
1 pint grape tomatoes (cut in half)
1 large red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
1 large orange bell pepper (seeded and diced)
1/4 cup fresh mint, minced
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
2 teaspoons Basil Stir-In Paste
1 clove grated garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In large bowl, combine cucumber, green onions, beans, tomatoes, peppers, mint and 1/2 cup feta cheese.
In small bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, basil paste and garlic,
Slowly whisk in olive oil to incorporate. Add salt and pepper.
Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Top with remaining feta.