When I saw the cucumbers, five for two dollars, I said, “that is wonderful, I will make a salad and bring it to my brothers for his bbq”!
The point of my telling you this is it turned out really good and it did not break the pocket book. These days things are quite expensive and I really don’t think anyone is spared the pinch in the pocket!
I will continue to post these pocket busters for you all, since I think everyone loves a bargain, without sparing the taste and the quality. (As I so often say at a meal, “do you know what this would cost out!)
Ingredients:
15 oz. Can of cannellini beans – drained
15 oz. Can of cannellini beans – drained
5 cucumbers – sliced thin
½ red onion – sliced thin
2 sun dried tomatoes – sliced thin
1 tbs. capers – chopped plus 1 tbs. caper juice
½ cup fresh basil – chopped
14 oz. can of artichokes – drained and sliced
Dressing:
Juice of 1 lemon – plus sliced lemon wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ - ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
Combine all of the ingredients for the salad in a bowl.
Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and mix. Pour the dressing over the salad and give a toss.
Refrigerate to chill before serving.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
Kim G. says
It's incredible what we can do with a can of beans and a couple of ingredients! Cucumbers are one of my summer pleasure! Love your salad, dear!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
That's a happy salad! It looks fresh and I truly love cucumbers, especially in the summer. Not so much in the winter like it is now but I'd give this a try.
Sandee says
You can make a delicious salad at home for far less money than going out. Delicious.
Have a terrific day honey. Big hugs. ☺
David says
Catherine, Another beautiful and interesting salad. Thanks for adding variety to our menu! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Rose says
Love this as I'm a modified Vegan and this is perfect!
Hugs, Rose
Chatty Crone says
I have to say this looked good enough to eat. I pinned it. sandie
Rose says
Such a great recipe for summer and so healthy!
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Catherine, another lovely salad! You are right about finding ways to use what's in season and at the right price! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe and inspiration!
Gloria Baker says
delicious Catherine!xo
Winnie says
I'm glad I discovered your blog|
I looooooooove this salad, it actually has my favorite ingredients - like sun dried tomato and basil()!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Wonderfully creative use of those cucumbers, Catherine!! Sounds divine. Perfect for summer barbeques. Thank you. blessings ~ tanna
Shawna Williams says
What a fantastic summer salad. I make several different cucumber salads but I have never tried them with beans. This will be a first. Thank you for sharing it on our BBQ Block Party.
Jessica McCoy says
This looks like a perfect summer lunch. Thanks for linking up to Wonderful Food Wednesday. I'm going to link to your recipe in one of the upcoming weeks of 52 Weeks of No-Repeat Meal Plans. 😉
Best,
Jessica
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