Tuscan White Bean Salad

5 from 2 votes

This easy Tuscan White Bean Salad is packed with wonderful flavors and protein, ready in just 10 minutes. Made with cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, red onions, basil, and a tangy lemon dressing. It's a refreshing and nutritious choice for a great protein-rich salad.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: cannellini beans salad, tuscan bean salad, white bean salad

Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan

Method: No-cook

Servings:

Author: Meeta Arora

Ingredients

For the Dressing

1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Garlic clove minced
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

For the Salad

2 cups Cooked or Canned Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
1 small Red Onion thinly sliced
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved, optional
1 Bell Pepper diced (red, yellow, or orange)
Fresh Parsley finely chopped

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the cannellini beans, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and chopped parsley.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Gently fold the dressing into the bean mixture until everything is evenly coated. Stir well to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish again with fresh parsley just before serving.

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Notes

Use trusted canned beans or cook at home to avoid mushiness. Mix gently the salad to avoid breaking/mushing the beans.
Adjust the spice level and lemon juice to suit your taste, from mild to spicy.
Prepare in advance; no reheating is needed. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and meal prep.

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