10 Minute Make Ahead White Bean Salad
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If you have 10 minutes, this White Bean Salad is for you. Packed with healthy protein, this creamy salad is filled with fresh vegetables and herbs. And then dressed in a deliciously simple vinaigrette.
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Served chilled or at room temperature, this white bean salad is perfect for packed lunches, picnics, gatherings, potlucks, brunches, and sides. Any time of the year!
The Beans in White Bean Salad
This salad works with any white bean like Great Northern, Cannellini, or Navy Beans. In the photos, I’ve used homemade navy beans because I’d just make an Instant Pot batch for the week.
In the recipe, we call for two, 15-ounce cans of beans, rinsed and drained. However, I will often cook a batch of dry beans to add to recipes throughout the week. For the salad, I use about 3 cups of homemade beans.
Simple White Bean Salad Ingredients
WHITE BEANS – drained and rinsed well
PEPPERS – a bell pepper works great, or like me, any pretty pepper you find in your garden. And any color too!
PARSLEY – this is the icing on the “cake” so to speak. It’s an important flavor component. The salad just isn’t the same without this herb.
RED ONION – while this onion is very similar in flavor to a yellow onion, it’s often used in salads for it’s somewhat milder flavor and pretty color.
TOMATOES – use seven to eight cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered into bites size pieces.
GARLIC – added to the vinaigrette, the garlic gives this salad its punchy, delicious flavor!
OLIVE OIL – a good quality.
WHITE WINE VINEGAR – this is added to the olive oil to make the vinaigrette along with lemon juice, a brightening component, and a little honey for sweetness!
How to Make This Easy Bean Salad
Into a medium-size salad bowl, add the beans, pepper, tomatoes, parsley, and red onion. Set aside.
To make the Quick Vinaigrette Dressing:
Into a lidded jar, add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Secure the lid tightly and shake until well combined.
Add the dressing to the White Bean Salad and gently toss the ingredients together. Adjust salt and pepper seasoning as needed.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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10 Minute Make Ahead White Bean Salad with a Quick Vinaigrette
If you have 10 minutes, this White Bean Salad is for you. Packed with healthy protein, this creamy salad is filled with fresh vegetables and herbs. And then dressed in a deliciously simple vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 (15oz) cans white beans (navy, northern, or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped *
- 7-8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
Quick Vinaigrette Dressing
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 -2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Into a medium size salad bowl, add the beans, pepper, tomatoes, parsley, and red onion. Set aside.
- Make Vinaigrette Dressing: Into a lidded jar, add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, and, pepper. Secure the lid tightly and shake until well combined.
- Add the dressing to the White Bean Salad and gently toss the ingredients together. Adjust salt and pepper seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
Peppers:
I've used a pepper out of our garden in the photo, but choose any pepper you like. Bell peppers lend a sweetness to the salad where poblanos or jalapenos will bring spicy heat.
Seasoning:
My guys like a little extra kick in this salad. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for added zest.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 175Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 201mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 5g