Two Bean Artichoke Salad

This vibrant Two Bean Artichoke Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender-crisp green beans, creamy cannellini beans, and the tangy depth of artichoke hearts, it’s a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh parsley add a burst of freshness, while a zesty dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic ties everything together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss salad is ideal as a chilled side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or weeknight dinners, it’s a wholesome and tasty way to enjoy seasonal ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams green beans
• 400 grams cannellini beans (cooked or canned)
• 200 grams artichoke hearts (canned or jarred, drained and quartered)
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 30 grams fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the green beans for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cannellini beans, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.

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 dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve the salad cold or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1318 grams (1318.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1049

Total Fat 44.60g	57%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4710mg	205%
Total Carbohydrate 135.30g	49%
Dietary Fiber 50.40g	180%
Total Sugars 25.00g
Protein 45.00g	90%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 505mg	39%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 3367mg	72%

*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: 35.8%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 48.2%