Gluten-Free White Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Gluten-Free White Bean Salad is the perfect addition to your healthy recipe repertoire. Featuring tender white beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is a feast for the senses. A zesty dressing of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic ties everything together beautifully, while optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or as a light main dish. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and versatile, it’s a go-to choice for wholesome eating while keeping things delicious and vibrant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned white beans (such as cannellini or great northern beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Place the rinsed and drained white beans in a large mixing bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped basil to the bowl with the beans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Toss everything gently but thoroughly to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or a light main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1746 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2744 mg | 58% | |
*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.
