Italian Bean Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this vibrant Italian Bean Salad is the ultimate combination of wholesome, colorful ingredients and bold seasonings. Featuring a trio of protein-rich beans—cannellini, red kidney, and chickpeas—mixed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic, every bite is brimming with tangy, aromatic goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy bean salad is perfect as a chilled side dish, a healthy picnic addition, or a light, plant-based meal. Healthy, quick, and delicious—this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cannellini beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Red kidney beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cannellini beans, red kidney beans, and chickpeas.
Add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and basil to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture.
Toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Italian Bean Salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 644 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 815 mg | 17% | |
*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.
