Drain and rinse the beans

• Pour the black beans into a colander and rinse well under cold water.
• Drain the artichoke hearts, olives and banana peppers thoroughly.

Chop the vegetables

• Halve the cherry tomatoes.
• Dice the bell pepper, cucumber and red onion.

Combine the salad

• Add the beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, artichoke hearts, green olives, banana peppers and pickled onions to a large bowl.
• Toss everything together until evenly mixed.

Season and finish

• Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, Maldon salt and black pepper and toss again.
• Top with crumbled feta and bacon bits before serving.