Refreshing Cannellini Bean Salad
Brighten your table with this Refreshing Cannellini Bean Salad, a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with protein-rich cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is as healthy as it is satisfying. Tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing and optionally topped with creamy crumbled feta, it’s a perfect choice for a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a nutritious potluck contribution. Best served chilled or at room temperature, this no-cook, Mediterranean-inspired recipe is an effortless way to embrace wholesome ingredients while delighting your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cannellini beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 0.25 cup basil leaves (fresh, chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the cannellini beans thoroughly, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl with the beans.
Chop the fresh parsley and basil leaves, then sprinkle them over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad for added creaminess and flavor.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2635 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 910 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3011 mg | 64% | |
*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.
