Greek Butter Bean Salad

Packed with Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Greek Butter Bean Salad is a vibrant, protein-rich dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender butter beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this salad is tossed in a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing infused with garlic and oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a refreshing and satisfying option for a quick lunch, an elegant side dish, or a light dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with texture and flavor, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to whip up and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or warm pita bread. Perfect for lovers of Greek cuisine, it’s healthy, colorful, and utterly irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 425 grams canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 75 grams kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 medium garlic clove (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned butter beans thoroughly. Set them aside to drain completely.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives.

Step 3

Add the drained butter beans to the bowl and gently mix to combine.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the salad.

Step 7

Toss again lightly to incorporate the feta and parsley into the salad.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Greek Butter Bean Salad as a light meal or as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, or pita bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1196.7 grams (1196.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1296

Total Fat 85.30g	109%
Saturated Fat 23.90g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 3842mg	167%
Total Carbohydrate 99.80g	36%
Dietary Fiber 24.60g	88%
Total Sugars 17.40g
Protein 43.90g	88%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 792mg	61%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 2524mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.2%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 29.7%