Greek Bean Salad Recipes

GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill, Spanish paprika, pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside for now.
• Bring a large pot filled with water to a boil. Add green beans. Cook for 5 minutes, then, keep the pot of boiling water going, but using tongs, transfer green beans to an ice bath (a bowl of ice and ice cold water) for 5 minutes. Return beans to boiling water to finish cooking until tender, about 10 more minutes or so. Drain well.
• Transfer warm beans to a mixing bowl. Toss with a little salt and pepper. Give the dressing a quick stir to combine well, then pour over the green beans. Toss again to coat.
• Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle crushed pepper flakes and crumbled feta. Top with chopped olives. Serve at room temperature.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD

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.

GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• place beans in large pot of salted boiling water until tender/crisp 6-8 minutes.
• drain in colander rinsing with cold water to stop cooking.
• whisk oil, garlic, mustard, vinegar, and salt and pepper (to taste).
• toss vinegarette over beans.
• add remaining cheese, tomatoes and scallions toss to coat.
• serve.

GREEK BEAN SALAD

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.

GREEK GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook beans until they are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Combine green beans and tomatoes in a large bowl
• Stir together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add shallot, parsley, and garlic. Pour dressing over beans and tomatoes and mix. Mix in crumbled feta cheese. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

5-MINUTE GREEK GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Directions:.
• Press or mince garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its hidden health benefits.
• Drain liquid from garbanzo beans and rinse under cold running water; this helps prevent intestinal gas.
• Combine all ingredients with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

GREEK WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, chill 1 hour.
• Enjoy.