Mediterranean Bean Salad

This Greek-style bean salad is the kind of simple, everyday dish that proves great food doesn’t need to be complicated. Quick to prepare and full of fresh flavors, it brings together protein-rich beans, crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a creamy vegan mayonnaise (regular mayonnaise is obviously an option too) that ties everything together.

Light yet satisfying, it’s a colorful recipe that works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for casual gatherings.

Versatile and easy to enjoy, this salad shines as a fresh side dish alongside grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or plant-based or meat-based mains. It also makes a perfect light lunch or vegan light dinner when paired with crusty bread, pita, or a simple green salad. For extra flavor, let it chill briefly before serving and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Mediterranean Bean Salad

Giorgos Tsoulis

Quick, light, and full of flavor, this bean salad by chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a vibrant vegan dish that’s both satisfying and refreshing. Colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy vegan mayonnaise come together to create a simple yet filling salad that works beautifully as a side or a light main.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Greek, International

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

 

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• 350 g white beans cooked
• 1 green pepper finely chopped
• 1 Florina pepper (or red bell pepper) finely chopped
• 1 fennel finely chopped (optional)
• 1 fresh onion finely chopped
• 1 carrot grated
• ¼ bunch of fresh dill chopped
• ¼ bunch of fresh parsley chopped
• zest of 1 lime
• juice of 1 lime
• 100 g mayonnaise vegan
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

 

• Place all the chopped vegetables, herbs, lime zest, and lime juice in a large bowl.
• Add the mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper, and mix well with a spoon until evenly combined.
• Divide the salad among plates and serve alongside your favorite main dish, or as a light meal with a loaf of fresh bread, pita or bruschetta.

Notes

Chef Tip: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. 

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Giorgos Tsoulis

Celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine and his recipes are widely appreciated not just in Greece and Cyprus but also around the world. He has been the executive chef of numerous successful Greek restaurants, while at the same time hosting many popular culinary TV shows in Greece and Cyprus. Giorgos Tsoulis is passionate about educating his fans in more sustainable and healthy cooking and eating while making the most of the flavors of the ingredients. As sustainable cuisine ambassador for WWF Hellas, he plays a key role in cooking activations that relate to the European #Eat4Change program, as well as the #Farm2Fork program.