Description
A vibrant salad featuring creamy white beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can white beans (e.g., cannellini or navy beans), rinsed and drained
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, basil, or cilantro), chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed white beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and chopped herbs.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Allow the salad to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance for an even better flavor. Dress it just before serving to keep the vegetables crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg