Greek White Bean Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs
- Prep
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Level
- medium
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
Bright, herbaceous bean salad combining canned Great Northern beans with fresh parsley, dill, and mint, tossed with crisp cucumber, crumbled feta, and a lemon-vinegar dressing. Chilled for several hours to meld flavors, this no-cook salad works as a light lunch, side dish, or appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 2 cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 handful Italian parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 handful dill, roughly chopped
- 6 leaves fresh mint, roughly chopped
- 3 tbs crumbled feta
- ½ English cucumber or regular cucumber, chopped into equal-sized cubes
- sea salt, to taste(optional)
- red pepper flakes, to taste(optional)
- 1 lemon, juice only
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp It's Greek to Me seasoningoregano + garlic powder + black pepper1 tsp
Method
10 steps- 1
Drain and rinse the beans and transfer to a bowl.
- 2
Roughly chop the parsley, dill, and mint, adjusting quantities to taste, then add to the beans.
- 3
Chop the cucumber into equal-sized cubes and add to the bowl.
- 4
Add the crumbled feta cheese.
- 5
Sprinkle the seasoning over the salad.
- 6
Add red pepper flakes and sea salt to taste.
- 7
Squeeze in the lemon juice.
- 8
Add the red wine vinegar.
- 9
Drizzle in the olive oil.
- 10
Stir all ingredients together, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 to 3 hours before serving.
Tips
Adjust herb quantities based on personal preference; the recipe calls for generous amounts.
Marinating for the full 1 to 3 hours allows flavors to meld and the beans to absorb the dressing.
Good to Know
Covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Flavor deepens over time.
Prepare up to 1 day in advance; refrigerate covered. Marinate for 1 to 3 hours minimum before serving.
Serve cold directly from the refrigerator as a side dish, light lunch, or appetizer.
Common Mistakes
Under-marinate to avoid muted flavors; allow at least 1 hour for dressing to absorb.
Over-chop herbs to avoid releasing too much liquid and darkening the salad.
Forget to drain beans thoroughly to avoid excess liquid diluting the dressing.