Italian Bean Salad

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this vibrant Italian Bean Salad is the ultimate combination of wholesome, colorful ingredients and bold seasonings. Featuring a trio of protein-rich beans—cannellini, red kidney, and chickpeas—mixed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic, every bite is brimming with tangy, aromatic goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy bean salad is perfect as a chilled side dish, a healthy picnic addition, or a light, plant-based meal. Healthy, quick, and delicious—this recipe is sure to become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cannellini beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Red kidney beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cannellini beans, red kidney beans, and chickpeas.

Step 2

Add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and basil to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve the Italian Bean Salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1346.9 grams (1346.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1355

Total Fat 52.10g	67%
Saturated Fat 7.10g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2800mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 174.80g	64%
Dietary Fiber 52.70g	188%
Total Sugars 24.80g
Protein 62.20g	124%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 568mg	44%
Iron 26mg	146%
Potassium 3744mg	80%

*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: 33.1%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 49.3%