Easy 15-Minute Mediterranean White Bean Salad
This refreshing, protein-packed white bean salad comes together quickly. It is a healthy, cold bean salad perfect for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans (white beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the white beans thoroughly. Place the beans in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, olives, parsley, and dill to the bowl with the beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined to create the zesty lemon dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients until everything is evenly coated.
- For the best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the beans to absorb the dressing. This is a great make ahead salad.
- Serve cold as a light lunch recipe or a refreshing summer salad side dish.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better if you prepare it a few hours ahead and keep it refrigerated. This makes it an excellent choice for meal prepping.
- For a heartier meal, you can add one can of drained tuna to make a tuna and white bean salad variation.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, lightly mash about one-quarter of the beans before mixing with the other ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 11
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 0
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