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Greek butter bean salad garnished with fresh mint leaves and fresh dill fronds in a large serving bowl.
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5 from 2 votes

Greek Butter Bean Salad (Hearty and Filling)

This Greek-Style Butter Bean Salad has it all! Tangy feta, crunchy veggies, creamy butter beans in a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch, a side or an appetizer. And best of all, it comes together in 20 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Salad Dressing

  • 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 can Butter beans (drained and rinsed) - 14oz (400ml) can
  • 3 Roasted red peppers (diced)
  • 3 Persian cucumbers (diced)
  • 2 Tomatoes (diced)
  • ½ Red onion (finely diced)
  • 1 cup Greek feta (crumbled)
  • ¼ cup Black olives (pitted and diced)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh mint (finely chopped)
  • Extra herbs for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Dried oregano, 1 tsp Kosher salt and ½ tsp Black pepper.
  • Assemble. To your large serving bowl, add 1 can Butter beans (drained and rinsed), 3 Roasted red peppers (diced), 3 Persian cucumbers (diced), 2 Tomatoes (diced), ½ Red onion (finely diced), 1 cup Greek feta (crumbled), ¼ cup Black olives (pitted and diced), 2 tbsp Fresh dill (finely chopped), 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (finely chopped), and 2 tbsp Fresh mint (finely chopped).
  • Mix and adjust the seasoning. Add the dressing to the serving bowl, toss the salad, taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with more fresh herbs.

Notes

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Ingredient Notes:
  • Beans: I am using canned butter beans (also known as lima beans). They are creamy, they are soft, they are delicious! This recipe can be made with any other canned bean. White navy beans, white kidney beans, black beans, and even chickpeas.
  • Roasted red bell peppers: I always have a jar of roasted red bell peppers in my pantry. They add a pop of flavor to so many different dishes. You can roast your own red peppers if you like, but I just prefer jarred.
  • Olives: I like using black cured olives or classic Greek kalamata olives in this recipe.
  • Cheese: Creamy Feta is recommended for this Greek-style salad. 
 
Pair it with Chicken Souvlaki, Harissa Chicken Skewers, or keep it vegetarian and enjoy it with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1214mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 3mg