Summery White Bean Salad
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4.9
Summery White Bean Salad
Description
This salad blends canned cannellini beans with finely chopped red bell pepper, fresh parsley, and red onion, providing a mix of tender and crunchy textures. The dressing, vigorously shaken in a jar, mixes olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, offering a bright, savory, and mildly acidic finish that complements the creamy beans and fresh vegetables.
The dressing is gently folded into the beans to avoid crushing them, preserving the salad’s structure. It can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to four days, allowing the flavors to meld without the beans becoming mushy. The salad suits light lunches, side dishes, or picnic fare during warm weather.
Its balance of fresh herbs and simple pantry ingredients makes this salad a practical, refreshing option that pairs well with grilled meats or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 30 ounces cannellini bean 2x15oz cans, or northern bean, canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place the beans, red pepper, parsley, and onion in a large salad bowl.
- In a lidded jar, add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt & pepper. Put the lid on tightly, and shake until well combined.
- Add the dressing to the bean mixture, using a spatula to combine (gently – so you don’t break the beans).
- Taste, add more seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate until needed (up to 4 days).
- Devour.
Notes
- Make the salad ahead and refrigerate up to four days to let flavors develop without breaking down the beans.
- Fold the dressing gently into the beans to keep their shape intact and avoid mushy texture.
- Prepare larger batches for gatherings to serve as a refreshing side.
- Store leftovers in a covered container and consume within three days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1200IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 39.6mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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