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White Bean Salad

Refreshing White Bean Salad for Easy Summer Gatherings

This White Bean Salad is a healthy, vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings, packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups White Beans Drained and rinsed; Cannellini or Great Northern beans can be used.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved; grape tomatoes for smaller bites.
  • 0.5 cups Red Onion Soaked in ice water and sliced to reduce pungency.
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1 large Cucumber Chopped; peel and seed waxy varieties.
  • 1 cup Arugula Or mixed greens, for serving.
For the Dressing
  • 0.33 cups Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Base for the dressing.
  • 1 large Lemon Juice Juice from one lemon.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adds tanginess.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Adjust for sweetness.
  • to taste Salt Basic seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Basic seasoning.
  • optional Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat preference.
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste Capers For a briny flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Feta Cheese Crumble for richness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine two cups of drained and rinsed white beans with one cup of halved cherry tomatoes, half a red onion (soaked in ice water and sliced), one cup of chopped fresh parsley, and one chopped cucumber.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  4. If desired, fold in a handful of capers and 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes.
  6. Serve the White Bean Salad over a bed of arugula or mixed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes for improved flavor. Be gentle when mixing to maintain the beans' texture. Adjust the dressing's acidity with honey if too tangy.

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