Holly's Greek Bean Salsa

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Holly's Greek Bean Salsa is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that's as versatile as it is delicious. This refreshing no-cook recipe combines creamy chickpeas, tender cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty lemon-garlic olive oil dressing. Fresh herbs like parsley and dill add a fragrant boost, while a touch of red wine vinegar and oregano infuses authentic Greek-inspired flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salsa is perfect as a healthy appetizer with pita chips, a light side dish, or a topping for grilled meats or seafood. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or meal prepping for the week, this easy and gluten-free recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans
• 1.5 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 0.5 cup, pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
• 0.5 medium, finely diced red onion
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
• 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, parsley, dill, and feta cheese. Toss gently to mix.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salsa another gentle toss and transfer it to a serving dish.

Step 7

Serve with pita chips, crackers, or as a side dish to grilled meats or seafood. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1656.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1714.9

Total Fat 97.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 5345.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 56.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 910.1mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 2934.4mg	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: 49.6%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 37.6%