Greek Butter Bean Salad
Packed with Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Greek Butter Bean Salad is a vibrant, protein-rich dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender butter beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this salad is tossed in a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing infused with garlic and oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a refreshing and satisfying option for a quick lunch, an elegant side dish, or a light dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with texture and flavor, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to whip up and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or warm pita bread. Perfect for lovers of Greek cuisine, it’s healthy, colorful, and utterly irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 75 grams kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned butter beans thoroughly. Set them aside to drain completely.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives.
Add the drained butter beans to the bowl and gently mix to combine.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the salad.
Toss again lightly to incorporate the feta and parsley into the salad.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve the Greek Butter Bean Salad as a light meal or as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, or pita bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 998 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 719 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
