Black and White Bean Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with freshness, this Black and White Bean Salad is a quick and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Combining tender black beans and creamy cannellini beans with crisp diced red bell pepper, refreshing cucumber, tangy red onion, and vibrant parsley, this salad offers an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty lemon-honey dressing made with olive oil, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is an ideal make-ahead option for busy weeknights or potlucks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a healthy side dish or a satisfying light main course. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh vegetables, this bean salad is a must-try for those seeking wholesome and flavorful meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 15 oz Cannellini beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 large Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 small Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Honey
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans and cannellini beans.

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1428.1 grams (1428.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1268

Total Fat 46.70g	60%
Saturated Fat 7.00g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2665mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 166.60g	61%
Dietary Fiber 52.20g	186%
Total Sugars 23.30g
Protein 53.70g	107%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 544mg	42%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 3669mg	78%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 51.2%