Italian White Bean Salad
A fresh and flavorful Italian White Bean Salad made with creamy white beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onions, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a zesty mustard vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal, side dish, or potluck favorite!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 707kcal
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsps red wine vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- ¾ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 ½ tsps garlic minced
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes halved
- 15 oz can of white beans drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shaved (about 2 oz)
Instructions
Marinade
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, mustard, and pepper.
- Stir in the red onions and garlic. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Salad
- In a large bowl, place the tomatoes, beans, and parsley. Combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well.
- Gently fold in the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with a slotted spoon so the dressing doesn't get all over your plate.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
This salad is terrific as a full lunch or dinner with an added protein like canned tuna or rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 1091mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1678IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 6mg
