Description
White Bean & Veggie Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy white beans with fresh, colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes. Rich in protein and fiber, it’s both satisfying and customizable to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy it as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all fresh vegetables: dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, and chop parsley.
- Rinse the canned white beans under cold water in a colander until well washed.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rinsed white beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
- Serve in bowls or plates; garnish with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg