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Greek Bean Salad with Lemon Marinated Beans

Greek Bean Salad with Lemon Marinated Beans


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  • Author: Nora
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bright, zesty, and loaded with texture, this Greek Bean Salad with Lemon Marinated Beans is a fresh, high-protein twist on classic Mediterranean salad. Creamy white beans soak in a garlicky lemon marinade, then get tossed with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and salty feta for a colorful bowl that works as a quick lunch, easy dinner, or make-ahead healthy snack. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and anyone looking for new salad ideas and easy recipe inspiration that fits into both light dinner ideas and satisfying food ideas everyone will love.


Ingredients

2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed (15 ounces each)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

1 cup cucumber chopped

1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped

1/3 cup red onion thinly sliced

1/3 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped


Instructions

1. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and slightly thickened.

2. Pat the drained cannellini beans dry with a clean towel, then place them in a shallow bowl and pour about two thirds of the lemon dressing over the top. Toss gently to coat and let the beans marinate for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature or up to a few hours in the refrigerator.

3. While the beans marinate, prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes, chopping the cucumber and green bell pepper, thinly slicing the red onion, and halving the Kalamata olives. Add all of the vegetables to a large mixing bowl.

4. Add the lemon marinated beans and any remaining marinade from their bowl to the vegetables. Pour in the remaining dressing and toss everything gently until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated.

5. Sprinkle the chopped parsley, dill, and crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Toss very lightly once more so the herbs and feta are distributed without crushing the beans.

6. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of extra lemon if desired. Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving, then serve cold or at cool room temperature.

Notes

For the best texture, take a moment to pat the beans dry after rinsing—if they’re too wet, the marinade will slide off and the salad can taste watery instead of bright and flavorful.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 heaping cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 520
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 11
  • Cholesterol: 15