Easy White Bean Salad (Small Batch)

A glass bowl filled with a white bean salad made with chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, capers, and fresh parsley, placed on a white napkin with squeezed lemon slices nearby.

Easy White Bean Salad (Small Batch)

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This quick and easy white bean salad recipe comes together in just minutes with canned white beans, chopped veggies, and a lemon vinaigrette.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 2

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 161

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup to make vegan
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the salad:

1 15-oz can cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
½ small cucumber diced
2 tablespoons red onion thinly sliced
2 springs fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon capers optional, but delightful

Equipment

Method

Combine the dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper
Wash and drain the beans, prep the veggies and parsley, and combine everything with the capers and dressing in a larger mixing bowl.
1 15-oz can cannellini beans, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ small cucumber, 2 tablespoons red onion, 2 springs fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon capers
Enjoy immediately, or store in the fridge for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Add protein: Toss in canned tuna, grilled chicken, or a chopped hard-boiled egg for a heartier lunch.

Vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey.

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