When it’s warm outside the last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove, and it’s good to have a few no cook recipes on hand. Loaded with herbs, garden fresh veggies and drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette this white bean salad is light, healthy and delicious. This recipe for Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad comes together in minutes and is a dish you’re sure to make all summer long.
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This Mediterranean white bean salad has a lot going for it. White beans are creamy and high in fiber, while a variety of fresh veggies and herbs bring flavor and texture. Kalamata olives and crumble feta add yet another layer of depth. This salad can serve as a stand alone lunch, a side dish for chicken or fish and is a great option for potlucks and summer barbecues. For other easy and tasty summer salads take a look at my Cucumer Tomato Salad or this delicious Easy Cucumber Salad.
Ingredients for Mediterranean White Bean Salad
- White beans such as cannellini or navy beans
- English cucumber
- Cherry or grape tomatoes
- Italian flat leaf parsley
- Kalamata olives
- Feta Cheese
- Lemon, juice and zest
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make Mediterranean White Bean Salad
Consider this recipe as more of a template, as it’s highly customizable to what you like or have on hand. Feel free to use navy beans or chickpeas in place of cannellini beans; basil instead of parsley or goat cheese instead of feta. This is an easy salad you can really make your own.
To make the dressing whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, salt and peppers until combined. To assemble the salad add the white beans, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, olives and feta in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.
If you like this Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1 large lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
For the salad
- 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 10 oz grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted and chopped
- 1 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
To make the dressing
- To make the dressing whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, salt and peppers until combined. Set aside.
To make the salad
- In a large bowl add white beans, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, olives and feta. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.
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Ann says
I made this salad for a family gathering over the weekend. Everyone loved it! My kids ended up eating it more as a dip with chips 😉
Brianna says
I’m so glad it was a hit with your family 🙂
Andrea says
Great combination of ingredients. Healthy and satisfying. My 9 y/o enjoyed too as long as her portion didn’t have the olives. Used fat free feta and still tasted great!
Brianna says
I’ll take a 9 yo thumbs up as a win!