Greek Bean Salad with Lemon

Greek Bean Salad with Lemon

Greek Bean Salad with Lemon is a refreshing Mediterranean dish made with protein-rich White Beans, crisp vegetables, herbs, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. With classic Greek flavors like Feta Cheese and olives, this salad is healthy, filling, and perfect for lunch, picnics, or meal prep.It’s naturally high in fiber and plant protein and can easily be made vegan by skipping the feta.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes (if using canned beans)

Total time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Salad

2 cups canned white beans (cannellini or navy), rinsed and drained

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cucumber, diced

¼ red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon Dressing

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 small garlic clove, minced

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salad

In a large bowl combine:

white beans

cherry tomatoes

cucumber

red onion

olives

parsley

2. Make the Dressing

In a small bowl whisk together:

olive oil

lemon juice

lemon zest

garlic

oregano

salt and pepper

3. Toss the Salad

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

4. Add Feta

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and mix lightly.

5. Chill or Serve

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this vegan?

Yes. Simply omit the feta cheese or replace it with vegan feta.

What other beans can I use?

You can use:

chickpeas

kidney beans

butter beans

mixed beans

How long does it last?

Store in the refrigerator for 3–4 days in an airtight container.

Can I add more vegetables?

Yes. Try adding bell peppers, avocado, or spinach.

Nutritional Information 

Calories: ~260 kcal

Protein: ~11 g

Carbohydrates: ~28 g

Fiber: ~8 g

Fat: ~12 g

Sodium: ~420 mg