White Bean Salad
White bean salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that perfectly blends creamy white beans with vibrant vegetables and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Ideal for a light lunch or as a side at gatherings, this simple salad is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor and texture. Enjoy it on warm days or as a delightful addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the cannellini beans under cold water to reduce sodium content.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans with the chopped vegetables and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the salad ingredients.
- Toss gently until everything is coated in the dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg