Simple and Healthy White Bean Olive Salad
White Bean and Olive Salad is a healthy and savory explosion of flavors, textures, and fresh herbs. Perfect for picnics and warm summer evenings. Or as a base for grilled fish, chops, or chicken.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 (14-oz) cans white beans Great Northern, Cannellini, etc (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 small red onion chopped
- 1 plum tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted olives (like kalamata)
- small bunch of arugula kale, or spinach
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- zest of small lemon
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
For the Salad:
- In a medium bowl, add the beans, onion, tomatoes, olives, and arugula; toss.
For the Dressing:
- Whisk together the vinegar, garlic, and mustard in a separate small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Add the zest and basil; season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the beans and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg