Tomato Mint and Cannellini Bean Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with fresh flavors, this Tomato Mint and Cannellini Bean Salad is a Mediterranean-inspired delight that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, tender cannellini beans, and fragrant fresh mint, this no-cook recipe is elevated by a tangy lemon-garlic dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Thinly sliced red onion adds a slight bite, while optional crumbled feta cheese offers a creamy, salty finish. Perfect as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side dish, or a make-ahead meal for busy days, this salad is as versatile as it is vibrant. Healthy, quick, and packed with plant-based protein, this salad is destined to be a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 400 grams Cannellini beans
- 10 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 50 grams Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Set aside.
Drain and rinse the cannellini beans thoroughly under cold water. Let them drain completely and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
If desired, crumble the feta cheese on top before serving for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2841 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1942 mg | 41% | |
*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.
