Best 6 Greek Cannellini Bean Salad Recipes

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add spinach to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
• Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the beans, celery, red onion, red pepper, parsley and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

GREEK BEAN SALAD (FASOLIA PIAZ)

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, toss the beans with 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave on high until hot, 3 to 3½ minutes, stirring once halfway through.
• To the hot beans, add the garlic, onion, vinegar, oil, 2 teaspoons salt and ¾ teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Let stand until cooled to room temperature, about 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Stir the beans once again, then stir in the avocado, parsley, dill and lemon zest and juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional oil.

GREEK SPINACH WITH WHITE BEANS AND FETA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat add oil and once hot add onions, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are almost tender but still have a little crunch.
• Add beans, tomatoes, pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for five minutes to combine flavors and to reduce the liquid.
• Add spinach and cook just to wilt then add lemon juice and half the feta. Cook just to heat the mixture and remove to a serving bowl.
• Top with remaining feta cheese and serve.

FASSOLIA PIAZ (GREEK WHITE BEANS SALAD)

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight.
• Next day strain, add fresh water and boil. When they start boiling foam is formed on top which remove with a slotted ladle. When this is done, strain them again and put fresh water to cover the beans. When they start boiling, add salt, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 - 1 ½ hours covering with lid, until they are soft.
• When they are cooked, strain them and let them cool.
• Add olive oil, lemon juice, taste and adjust salt if necessary and sprinkle some black pepper on top.
• Serve with all the other ingredients i.e., tuna, finely chopped tomato, onion and parsley, oregano.

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.