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Greek Bean Salad
A vibrant and protein-packed Greek bean salad with crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for meal prep or summer gatherings.

Ingredients
cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
protein- Metric
- 400 g
- Imperial
- 14 oz
cherry tomatoes, halved
vegetable- Metric
- 200 g
- Imperial
- 7 oz
cucumber, diced
vegetable- Metric
- 150 g
- Imperial
- 5.3 oz
red onion, thinly sliced
vegetable- Metric
- 60 g
- Imperial
- 2.1 oz
feta cheese, crumbled
dairy- Metric
- 100 g
- Imperial
- 3.5 oz
kalamata olives, pitted and halved
vegetable- Metric
- 50 g
- Imperial
- 1.8 oz
extra virgin olive oil
fat- Metric
- 60 ml
- Imperial
- 1/4 cup
fresh lemon juice
liquid- Metric
- 30 ml
- Imperial
- 2 tbsp
fresh oregano, chopped
herb- Metric
- 10 g
- Imperial
- 2 tbsp
salt
seasoning- Metric
- 5 g
- Imperial
- 1 tsp
black pepper, freshly ground
spice- Metric
- 2 g
- Imperial
- 1/2 tsp
Method
Prepare the vegetables
5 minsHalve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh oregano. If using, pit and halve the kalamata olives.
Make the dressing
2 minsIn a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine the salad
3 minsIn a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, prepared cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives (if using). Toss gently to mix.
Dress and finish
2 minsPour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese (if using) to avoid breaking it up too much.
Let it rest
5 minsAllow the salad to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
Nutrition facts
Tips
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Rinse the canned beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve texture.
- Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes after dressing to enhance the flavors.
- Add fresh parsley or dill for extra herbaceous notes if desired.
Serving suggestions
- Serve as a main dish with crusty bread or as a side with grilled chicken or fish.
- Garnish with extra oregano and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Recipe by
Anders Lindberg
Specialises in Scandinavian cuisineAnders Lindberg is a scandinavian recipe author whose cooking is grounded in Nordic baking, seasonal produce, seafood, and understated comfort food. Their work for AboutFoods focuses on authentic, well-tested home recipes and roughly 50 dishes within the scandinavian section, helping cover a cuisine library of about 100 recipes.