White Bean Salad

A fresh salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes, white beans, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, and capers served on a white plate.

White Bean Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish made with tender white beans, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Servings

Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients

15 ounces white beans
½ cup cherry tomatoes slice larger tomatoes in half or use small ones like grape tomatoes
¼ Red onion soak the onion slices in ice water for 20 minutes
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup cucumber peel and seed waxy varieties before dicing
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 teaspoon capers optional
¼ cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
2 cups arugula or you can use any mixed greens.

Instructions

Combine the white beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and cucumber in a large bowl.
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well-mixed.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Add capers and feta cheese, if using, and gently mix.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.
Serve over a bed of arugula and enjoy chilled or at room temperature!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

For extra flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for an hour or up to overnight before serving—it gets better as it marinates.
Swap out the arugula for spinach or mixed greens if you prefer a milder green.
If you like a tangier dressing, add an extra squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of red wine vinegar.
White beans like cannellini or Great Northern beans work best, but chickpeas can be substituted for a variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 486IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword easy summer salad, healthy bean salad, Mediterranean salad, white bean salad