Greek White Bean Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek White Bean Salad is the perfect balance of hearty and healthy. Featuring tender cannellini or great northern beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy kalamata olives, this salad is brought to life with a zesty dressing made of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of dried oregano add a classic Greek touch, while fresh parsley lends a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant salad is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish for grilled meats, or a shareable option for potlucks and picnics. Bursting with protein, fiber, and bright Mediterranean aromatics, it's a crowd-pleasing dish you'll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
Gently toss the salad to ensure everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a main dish or a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.9 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4360 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.1 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 993 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 3121 mg | 66% | |
*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.
