Description
A refreshing Greek Bean Salad featuring marinated butter beans and vibrant seasonal vegetables, topped with feta cheese and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans or cannellini beans
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ green bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup olives, pitted and halved
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the beans: Place the rinsed beans in a mixing bowl, pour the dressing over them, and gently toss to coat.
- Prep the vegetables: Dice the cucumber and bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the marinated beans, prepped vegetables, olives, and feta cheese.
- Toss gently: Mix all ingredients until evenly combined.
Notes
For added richness, consider incorporating roasted red peppers or avocados. Allow beans to marinate for at least 15 minutes for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Greek salad, bean salad, Mediterranean, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe