Warm Bean Salad

Elevate your next meal with this vibrant and nourishing Warm Bean Salad, a quick and satisfying dish packed with wholesome flavor. This recipe brings together creamy cannellini beans, hearty kidney beans, and tender baby spinach, all sautéed to perfection alongside fragrant minced garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a touch of zesty red onion. A tangy homemade dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties it all together, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this warm salad is perfect as a comforting side dish or a light, protein-rich main course. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a bright finish, this easy bean salad is as nutritious as it is delicious—your go-to for a healthy, flavorful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small, finely chopped red onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned kidney beans
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon or to taste salt
• 0.25 teaspoon or to taste black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, freshly chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped red onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices.

Step 5

Mix in the cannellini beans and kidney beans. Cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.

Step 6

Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the dressing over the warm bean mixture. Toss to combine evenly.

Step 9

Transfer the warm bean salad to a serving dish and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1235.1 grams (1235.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1220

Total Fat 33.30g	43%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3524mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 177.10g	64%
Dietary Fiber 52.30g	187%
Total Sugars 16.00g
Protein 59.50g	119%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 459mg	35%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 3611mg	77%

*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: 24.1%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 56.8%