This Mediterranean White Bean Salad recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and is packed with nutritious vegetables. The simple dish combines all the flavors you love in a Greek salad with the addition of protein. A Greek bean salad is perfect as an appetizer, side dish or main course!
This is a nutritious, hearty lunch or dinner alternative that is basically a Greek salad with beans. The fresh vegetables go perfectly with the light vinaigrette dressing, which can be prepared in no time. If you can find beautiful tomatoes, you can make a tasty version of this dish any time of year.
This Mediterranean salad is perfect to take to the office because it stores well. It can be a main meal, an appetizer or a side dish when you're craving something light and refreshing. The protein-rich beans and cheese make this a fantastic dishvegetarian alternative.
Tipp:If you don't like red wine vinegar, you can also use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
You need these ingredients
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 mini cucumbers (or 1/2 large cucumber), chopped
- 1 – 2 tablespoons red onions, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 300 g small tomatoes (e.g. cherry tomatoes, date tomatoes, etc.), halved
- 60 g Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 100g crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
preparation
- Prepare the dish by cleaning, chopping and then measuring the vegetables.
- Put everything in a large bowl.
- Mix all ingredients in the salad bowl. Add more of everything (oil, vinegar, etc.) to taste. You can serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it to allow the flavors to combine.
The salad can be stored in an airtight container (or in separate containers) in the refrigerator for up to five days, making it ideal for meal prep. The flavors develop and improve when chilled in the refrigerator. If the leftovers seem too bland, simply add a little more oil or vinegar.
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