salad

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.

Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
GreekeasylunchdinnerVegetarianGluten-Free
A colorful bowl of Greek bean salad with white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh herbs.

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

1

Prepare the vegetables

5 mins

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh oregano. If using, pit and halve the kalamata olives.

2

Make the dressing

2 mins

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

3

Combine the salad

3 mins

In 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.

4

Dress and finish

2 mins

Pour 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.

5

Let it rest

5 mins

Allow 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

420 kcal
Calories
12 g
Protein
35 g
Carbohydrates
16 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
480 mg
Sodium

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.
Anders Lindberg

Recipe by

Anders Lindberg

Specialises in Scandinavian cuisine

Anders 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.