Cannellini Salad Tuscan Style
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Cannellini Salad Tuscan Style is a vibrant, no-cook dish that’s perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or elegant entertaining. Tender cannellini beans are tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, then brightened by fresh parsley and basil. The salad is drizzled with a tangy homemade dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and minced garlic, enhancing every bite. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty finish, making it a crowd-pleaser for vegetarians and foodies alike. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy, protein-packed salad can be served as a refreshing side dish or enjoyed as a main course with warm, crusty bread. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep, this Tuscan-inspired recipe is as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cooked and drained, or 1 can drained and rinsed) cannellini beans
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 small (chopped) cucumber
- 0.25 medium (thinly sliced) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) optional feta cheese
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked and drained cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped basil.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
If using feta cheese, add it to the salad and give it a final gentle toss.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Enjoy the salad as a side dish, or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3954 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.2 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 835 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2254 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
