Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Salad is a fresh, easy, and nutritious dish featuring tender cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta, and a flavorful herb and lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this no-cook salad offers vibrant Mediterranean flavors with minimal prep time and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Beans and Vegetables
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Cheese and Herbs
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the drained and rinsed beans with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh basil until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss all ingredients to ensure every component is coated with the dressing evenly, being careful not to crush the delicate ingredients.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing and healthy Mediterranean meal.
Notes
- You can substitute white kidney beans or chickpeas if preferred for a different texture and flavor.
- Adding roasted red peppers can provide extra color and an enhanced smoky flavor.
- For a lower-sodium version, rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce salt content and consider reducing the added salt in the dressing.
