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Classic Mediterranean White Bean Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Close-up of a bright mediterranean white bean salad featuring cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion.
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Whip up this fresh, no-cook Mediterranean white bean salad. It uses cannellini beans, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon-herb dressing for a healthy and simple meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained white beans, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, feta cheese (if using), and olives.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
  4. Gently toss all ingredients until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. For best flavor, cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

  • This healthy white bean salad tastes best when made ahead, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • You can substitute cannellini beans with Great Northern beans or chickpeas.
  • For a vegan white bean salad, simply omit the feta cheese.
  • This makes an excellent gluten free bean salad for potlucks.

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