Greek White Bean Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs
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.
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
Instructions
- 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.