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Gigantes Salad

A refreshing Greek giant bean salad tossed with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, herbs, and feta in a simple oregano vinaigrette.

15 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans gigantes beans, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt to create the dressing.

  2. 2

    In a large salad bowl, combine 2 cans drained gigantes beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup diced English cucumber, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat.

  4. 4

    Fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top before serving.

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Questions

What can I use instead of feta in Gigantes Salad?

The entry for Gigantes Salad calls for 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Gigantes Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Gigantes Salad is 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Gigantes Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Gigantes Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 11 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat, plus 9 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Gigantes Salad keep?

The base of Gigantes Salad is gigantes beans, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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