Italian White Bean Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Italian White Bean Salad is a quick, healthy, and utterly satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives, all brought together with a zesty dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and red wine vinegar, this salad is as refreshing as it is flavorful. Fresh herbs like parsley and basil add a fragrant finish, while optional crumbled feta provides a creamy contrast. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Serve it as a stand-alone vegetarian delight, a side dish, or pair it with crusty bread or grilled protein for a complete, nourishing meal.
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Ingredients
- 425 grams Cannellini beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 50 grams Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 30 grams Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 10 grams Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 50 grams Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, parsley, and basil.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
If using feta cheese, sprinkle it on top of the salad just before serving.
Step 6
Serve the salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Enjoy as a stand-alone dish or pair with crusty bread or grilled protein for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1116.5 grams (1116.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1110 |
| Total Fat 67.60g | 87% |
| Saturated Fat 15.70g | 78% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 3542mg | 154% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.00g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.00g | 118% |
| Total Sugars 16.60g | |
| Protein 43.00g | 86% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 656mg | 50% |
| Iron 14mg | 78% |
| Potassium 2553mg | 54% |
Source of Calories