Gluten-Free White Bean Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Gluten-Free White Bean Salad is a quick and refreshing dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Packed with protein-rich cannellini or great northern beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is a celebration of fresh simplicity. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of garlic, every bite strikes the perfect balance of tangy and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is nutritious, naturally gluten-free, and versatile enough to serve as a light main course or a colorful side dish. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch or a crowd-pleasing addition to your table, this white bean salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Canned white beans (such as cannellini or great northern beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the rinsed and drained white beans in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped basil to the bowl with the beans.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Toss everything gently but thoroughly to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	977.4 grams (977.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	874

Total Fat 45.00g	58%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1746mg	76%
Total Carbohydrate 97.50g	35%
Dietary Fiber 28.10g	100%
Total Sugars 12.10g
Protein 31.30g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436mg	34%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 2744mg	58%

*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: 44.0%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 42.4%