Big Fat Greek Salad with White Beans Kalamata Olives and Feta

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Big Fat Greek Salad with White Beans, Kalamata Olives, and Feta. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta with protein-packed white beans and briny Kalamata olives for a satisfying twist on a classic Greek salad. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar ties it all together, while fresh parsley and dried oregano add an herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side to your favorite Mediterranean meals. Healthy, delicious, and undeniably fresh—this salad is a must-try for any Greek food lover!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams White beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 1 medium Cucumber (seeded and diced)
• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 100 grams Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 150 grams Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 150 grams Mixed salad greens (e.g., baby spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 medium Lemon (juiced)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: seed and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and white beans.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss gently to evenly coat everything with the dressing.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Serve the salad immediately as a main course or alongside your favorite Mediterranean dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1363.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1492.4

Total Fat 102.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 133.9mg	0%
Sodium 5271.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.1g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 53.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1219.6mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2960.5mg	0%

*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: 59.9%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 26.3%