Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean White Bean Salad featuring creamy white beans, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can white beans (e.g., cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the drained white beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley in a large bowl. Toss gently.
- Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
- Season generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
For maximum freshness, consider adding the cucumbers just before serving. You can also customize by adding olives, feta cheese, or roasted bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, white bean salad, healthy salad