Cannellini Bean Salad
A light and refreshing salad featuring creamy cannellini beans, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing—perfect as a side dish or a healthy main.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and parsley.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.If using, sprinkle feta cheese on top.Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad marinate for 1–2 hours before serving.
- Substitute fresh basil or mint for parsley for a different herb profile.