Rosemary White Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this Rosemary White Bean Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s as refreshing as it is wholesome. Featuring tender white beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this vibrant salad is tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic minced rosemary. Fresh parsley and a subtle hint of garlic bring even more flavor depth, while optional crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritious, no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a light, plant-based main course. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish packed with protein, fiber, and Mediterranean goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini, great northern, or navy beans)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely sliced red onion.
Add the minced fresh rosemary, chopped parsley, and optional crushed red pepper flakes to the bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and gently toss everything together to ensure it is well-coated.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to your preference.
Chill the salad 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 a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 404 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3423 mg | 73% | |
*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.
