Warm Bean Salad
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant and nourishing Warm Bean Salad, a quick and satisfying dish packed with wholesome flavor. This recipe brings together creamy cannellini beans, hearty kidney beans, and tender baby spinach, all sautéed to perfection alongside fragrant minced garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a touch of zesty red onion. A tangy homemade dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties it all together, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this warm salad is perfect as a comforting side dish or a light, protein-rich main course. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a bright finish, this easy bean salad is as nutritious as it is delicious—your go-to for a healthy, flavorful meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small, finely chopped red onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon or to taste salt
- 0.25 teaspoon or to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped red onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices.
Mix in the cannellini beans and kidney beans. Cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the dressing over the warm bean mixture. Toss to combine evenly.
Transfer the warm bean salad to a serving dish and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3524 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.3 g | 187% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.5 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 459 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 3611 mg | 77% | |
*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.
