Tomato Basil and White Bean Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Tomato Basil and White Bean Salad! Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy cannellini beans, and fragrant fresh basil, this no-cook recipe is a perfect choice for a quick and healthy side dish or light main course. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette, it’s a flavor-packed combination that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Thinly sliced red onion adds a hint of sharpness, while an optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese takes this simple salad to the next level. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and easily customizable, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your summer picnic spread. Serve it immediately or let it chill to let the flavors meld into a delicious harmony.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) Canned white beans (cannellini or great northern)
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned white beans thoroughly. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Thinly slice the fresh basil leaves and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tomato, bean, basil, and onion mixture. Gently toss the salad to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	862.6 grams (862.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	847

Total Fat 47.30g	61%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 2660mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 84.70g	31%
Dietary Fiber 24.50g	88%
Total Sugars 13.60g
Protein 30.40g	61%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 374mg	29%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1833mg	39%

*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: 48.0%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 38.2%