Greek White Bean Salad
Greek White Bean Salad is a flavorful and nutritious meal. Loaded with heart-healthy ingredients, it's perfect for anyone on a Mediterranean Diet.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 Servings
For the dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
For the salad
- 2 cups spinach roughly chopped
- 15 oz white kidney beans canned, drained
- ½ medium red bell pepper diced
- ½ medium English cucumber diced
- ½ medium red onion sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing: olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Mix with a fork until well incorporated and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the salad: spinach, white kidney beans, red bell pepper, cucumber, onion, grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until coated. Add the chopped fresh parsley and feta cheese. Mix thoroughly.
Transfer the salad to a bowl and serve.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Choose fresh, ripe vegetables and good-quality olives, feta cheese, and olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust Seasonings to Taste: Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed with more lemon juice, olive oil, salt, or pepper.
- Let the Salad Rest: For maximum flavor, allow the salad to sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Swaps: Switch out the beans and use chickpeas or cannellini instead of white kidney beans. Chickpeas provide a complete protein along with a different texture.
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 1506mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5185IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 7mg