Best Greek Cucumber Bean Salad Recipes

EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD

Easy Mediterranean Bean Salad image

Easy three bean salad recipe packed with Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs, capers, and a zesty Dijon garlic vinaigrette. Instead of mushy canned green beans, use fresh steamed ones, or swap them out for another type of bean. I chose to use cannellini beans! After dressing the bean salad, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the beans can absorb the zippy dressing.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 15 oz can kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 15- oz can cannellini beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 15- oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), (drained and rinsed)
1 green bell pepper, (cored and chopped)
1 red bell pepper, (cored and chopped)
1/2 English cucumber, (diced)
1 cup chopped red onions
1 1/2 tbsp capers, (drained)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
10-15 fresh mint leaves, (torn or gently chopped)
10-15 fresh basil leaves, (torn or gently chopped)
1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, chopped peppers, onions, capers and fresh herbs. Mix using a wooden spoon.
In a small bowl, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk vigorously to combine.
Add the vinaigrette to the salad bowl. Toss to coat.
For best results, cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving so that beans soak up the vinaigrette flavors. Give the salad another quick toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 kcal, Sodium 482 mg, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 9.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK CUCUMBER BEAN SALAD

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I make this salad to last all week for my work lunch. It's very versatile in that you could add different types of beans or even a different flavor dressing to your taste. I like to use enough Kalamata olives that I have one in almost every bite! You could easily cut this recipe in half to serve for dinner.

Provided by Julie Galatocky

Categories Salad Beans

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 424.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1580.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD BOWL

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This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl is loaded with delicious and filling veggies, topped with creamy hummus and comes together in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Jessica Hylton

Categories Dinner Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup chopped cucumbers
1/4 cup chopped olives
1/4 cup vegan tofu feta cheese or store-bought vegan feta
1/4 cup tomatoes (diced)
2 tablespoons red onion
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons hummus
1/2 tablespoon olive oil + salt + black pepper
Lime wedges to serve

Steps:

Cook the quinoa according to package directions and as desired: see here how to cook quinoa

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 464 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK SALAD

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Try Ina Garten's fresh Greek Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a colorful veggie dish that's studded with salty olives and feta cheese.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

FETA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

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This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens, I pile them into pitas for lunches the next day! You can also add grilled chicken or steak to turn it into a hearty main-dish salad.-Judy Doepel, Ballston Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped English cucumber (about 1/2 medium)
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK BEAN SALAD

Greek Bean Salad image

I found this in The Bean Harvest Cookbook and it sounded perfect for a summer cookout. Made a few adjustments and it was perfect. Cook time is marinating time. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by flower7

Categories Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
3 small pickling cucumbers, peeled & chopped
2/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted & halved
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (I used feta with basil & tomato)
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh oregano

Steps:

Dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Salad: In a large bowl, combine the dressing with the beans and mix well. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least one hour, stirring occasionally.
Shortly before serving, mix in the tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 736.8, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 10.2