White Bean and Red Onion Salad
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly satisfying, this White Bean and Red Onion Salad is a deliciously simple Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for quick lunches or elegant side plates. Featuring tender white beans, crunchy red onion slices, and fragrant fresh parsley, this salad is brought to life with a tangy homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a perfect make-ahead option, as the flavors only get better with time. Add juicy cherry tomatoes for an optional burst of color and sweetness, and serve it as a standalone light meal or alongside crusty bread for the ultimate pairing. Bursting with fiber, vibrant flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers! Perfect keywords: white bean salad, easy Mediterranean side dish, healthy no-cook recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or navy beans)
- 1 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned white beans under cold water to remove any excess sodium, and set them aside to dry slightly.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. To mellow its flavor, soak the slices in a bowl of cold water for 5–10 minutes, then drain and pat them dry.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set it aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained white beans, red onion slices, and cherry tomatoes (if using). Add the chopped parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate if you'd prefer it chilled.
Serve as a side dish or with crusty bread for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1933 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.
