How to Make Greek Cucumber Bean Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Greek cuisine is known for its fresh and flavorful ingredients, and this Greek Cucumber Bean Salad is no exception. This salad is a perfect way to enjoy the vibrant tastes and textures of the Mediterranean. With crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and hearty beans, this salad is a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal.

The star of this salad is the cucumbers, which provide a refreshing crunch and a subtle sweetness. When paired with the earthy and creamy beans, the combinatio...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (5 ounce) jars Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 4 medium cucumbers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded
  • ½ large sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup cold lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine great northern beans, fava beans, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, carrots, onion, and parsley in a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small glass measuring cup until it thickens slightly. Pour over the salad and mix well.
  • Add feta cheese and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1581mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 231mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 610mg