Greek Three Bean Salad
Greek Three Bean Salad is classic 3 bean salad with a Greek twist! It’s packed with protein, veggies and is the perfect side dish or lunch!
I’m soaking up summer already. My boys have been out of school for a week already and it’s been really nice having them home. They’re older now, so I don’t have to worry about finding activities for them to do like I did when they were younger.
We used to spend so much money on camps to keep them active, and I always worked hard to coordinate time for them to spend time with friends and go places so that we didn’t all get stir crazy.
Now that they’re in high school, they have the high school sports camps/practices to keep them busy, and they certainly don’t need me coordinating time to hang out with their friends anymore.
I’m thankful that I have a job that allows me to work from home so I can be here with them during the summer. And I have some taste testers during the day which is really useful, too. 🙂
I’m soaking up summer food like this Greek 3 Bean Salad too!
A few years ago I posted this Fresh and Easy Three Bean Salad and it’s been pretty popular around here. I love that salad, so it was hard to imagine making it better. Those fresh green beans and that maple vinaigrette….so good.
As much as I love that classic version, this Greek Three Bean Salad is better. It’s three-bean-salad-transported-to-the-Mediterranean better.
Greek Three Bean Salad
When I went to Greece years ago, my favorite salad was the farmer’s Greek salad, or horiatiki. There was no lettuce anywhere in sight — just the freshest tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion tossed with salty feta, briny kalamata olives, red wine vinegar, olive oil and oregano.
This salad is a combination of horiatiki and three bean salad. I swapped the classic vinaigrette with my Easy Greek Salad Dressing for the ultimate flavors of the mediterranean.
Can you see why I’m head over heels?
How to make Greek Three Bean Salad
I haven’t even mentioned how ridiculously easy this three bean salad is to make. The green beans are blanched for 3 minutes until crisp tender. They’re tossed in a large bowl with all the other ingredients and that lip smacking greek salad dressing.
It really doesn’t get any easier, and the best part is that it can be made in advance.
This 3 bean salad recipe is perfect to enjoy as a side dish for BBQs, picnics, and makes the perfect light, healthy lunch.
Eating healthy has never, ever tasted so good. 🙂
Recipe tips and substitutions:
- Be sure to not to cook the green beans too long so that they retain their bright green color.
- The dressing and veggies may be prepped in advance, and you can also assemble it a few hours ahead of time.
- The salad keeps well in the fridge and is a great meal prep lunch or dinner.
Greek Three Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 1-2" pieces
- 15 ounces chick peas rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 16 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 english cucumber coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 bell pepper cored and chopped (I used half red and half yellow)
- 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- [Easy Greek Salad Dressing]
Instructions
Prepare the salad:
- Fill a medium sauce pan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes or until cooked to the desired level of doneness. Drain well.
- Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
- Add the desired amount of dressing and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- The dressing may be made in advance and stored in an air tight container in the fridge.
- The salad may be assembled a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
49 Comments on “Greek Three Bean Salad”
Sounds like you and your boys are having a great summer already! And yay for taste testers! That’s always a plus. This three bean salad looks like it passed with flying colors. I love the flavors, and of course, the pop of colors. Just what I need for this 90 degree weather we’ve been having lately!
Yes, summer is going well! Thanks Gayle and this is perfect for your hot weather! 🙂
I bet your kids are happy to be your taste testers during the Summer months! This salad looks delicious. I bet it’s perfect for make-ahead lunches for the work week!
They’re happy to taste most things I make but there are always a few that make them give me some looks. haha Thanks Liz!
Going to Greece has always been a dream of mine! Hopefully we can make it there once we’re done having babies and they’re all potty trained! 😉 I hope you have an amazing summer with your boys! Since we homeschool it’s basically summer all year long around here lol…however I am looking forward to afternoon pool outings and picnics!!
I hope you get to Greece Laura — the food is so incredible (not to mention the view). 🙂 I’m always in awe of people that homeschool — that’s truly amazing! Thanks Laura and I hope you get lots of pool time and picnics!
Any recipe that says “Greek”, means delicious to me! This salad looks perfect. Can’t wait t try it. Glad you are having a great summer with your boys 🙂
Same here Mira — glad we’re on the same page! Thank you and I hope your summer is off to a great start!
This looks seriously AWESOME! I love all the colors in there, plus anything with kalamata olives is delicious :). Have a great week Marcie!
Thanks so much Kelsie and enjoy your week!
That’s so nice that you get to spend more time with your boys now that it’s summer! And enjoy fresh salads like this, holy yum! I’m dying to go to Greece because I love the food so much but in the meantime I think this salad could hold me over just fine. All of the flavors sound so delicious together!
Thanks so much Sarah and I hope you get to go to Greece some time — you would love it! 🙂
I can’t wait until my boys are home from school (2 more weeks). I love having them around and we try to make the most of our summers.
Love Greece and also love the look of this salad. 🙂
Thanks Aimee and I hope the next two weeks goes by quickly for you! 🙂
Hurray, summer! I love these calmer mornings, and yes, as they get older, it is nice that they are more self sufficient, isn’t it? Summer camps are frighteningly expensive, though we are still fitting in a couple here or there. Anyway, I do feel like we can get more work done in the summers as compared to the busy school year…especially since summer cooking is a little easier. This salad is exactly what I want on days like this! Especially with all the olives!
Thanks Liren! The calmer mornings are SO nice. 🙂
I feel like I’m a broken record, but seriously Marcie, whenever you mention how old your kids are I’m like, ‘whaaa?’ NOT POSSIBLE! You look like YOU could be in high school!! 😉 Anyways, YAY for summer! And DOUBLE yay on not having to spend money on camps or spend time coordinating activities! And TRIPLE YAYYY to this salad!! I have a serious love affair with three bean salads, so I’m just dying over this one! I LOVE the Greek flavors going on here! I’m totally craving a big ‘ole bowl of this for lunch! Pinned! Cheers, dear!
You’re the sweetest Cheyanne — thank you! Since I don’t get carded anymore believe me when I say I don’t look like I’m in high school. haha It sounds like you love three bean AND Greek flavors as much as I do!
So nice to have your kids home with you in the summer 🙂 So awesome that you can work from home and never miss a moment! Bean salad is big on my side of the family, so I’m loving the idea of a Greek twist. I’d love to go to Greece sometime!! Cheers to a good week!
Thanks so much Katherine!
On my list! Pinned! Love your salad recipes!
Thank you Letty!
I WILL be bringing this to Summer picnics and gatherings! Love the recipe Marci!
Thanks so much Becky (and for hosting another great month)! 🙂
Great combination!I am making a Greek-themed menu for a ladies tea party, and this would be PERFECT!
Thank you so much Balvinder and I hope you enjoy it!
I am drooling… Colorful, healthy and delicious. Can’t wait to give this a try! Pinning 🙂
Thanks so much Puja!
I can’t believe both of your boys are in high school! It must be nice now that they can take care of their own schedules. 🙂 I love that you put a Greek spin on three bean salad. I can’t wait to try this for meal prep lunches!
I can’t believe it either Kristine! It is nice that they’re more self-sufficient for sure. Thanks so much and have a great weekend!
This is taking me on a mental vacation to Greece! I’m loving all the colors and flavors – so prefect for all the summer barbecues and picnics!
Thanks so much Julia and I hope you had a great mental vacation! 🙂
I love this recipe, Marcie!! This looks like a salad that I could eat a lot of haha! Greek flavors are some of my favorites and I love the beans too! Glad you are getting to spend some time with your boys this summer!
Thanks Izzy and I hope your summer is off to a great start!
What a great summer dish! I wish I had this waiting for me for lunch!
Thanks Jessica — it does make a perfect lunch!
Wow! Adding 3 beans is a lovely idea, Marcie. And so much in love with these bright colors here. I also made Greek chickpea salad for my lunch today. And I wish I could have come here in the morning and I could have added three beans.
Thank you so much Anu!
I’ve been thinking about this salad ever since I saw it on instagram earlier this week! I LOVE that you used greek flavors in a three bean salad!
And it sounds like your summer is most definitely off to a great start! 🙂
Aww thank you Ashley! I hope you’re having a fantastic summer yourself! 🙂
Yay for summer and having your boys home 🙂 I’m looking forward to when my son is done at the end of the month. This is totally my kind of salad too! Love the greek flavors and all the goodies you packed in here!
I’m so glad to have them home! Thanks Kelly and I hope your summer is off to a great start!
Yay for summertime! And what a bright, beautiful salad! There’s this three bean salad recipe that I’ve made a bunch of times and absolutely love, and I adore Mediterranean food, so I know that I’ll love the twist that you’ve put on this salad.
Thanks Nicole!