Hearty White Bean Lemon Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant salad with creamy white beans, fresh veggies, and zesty lemon dressing for a bright, filling meal.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Lemon Dressing

06 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Additions

12 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan option)
13 - 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
02 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
04 - Taste the salad and add more salt or pepper if needed.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta and seeds on top if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Protein-packed
  • Budget-friendly lunch
02 -
  • Contains dairy if feta cheese is used
  • May contain allergens if seeds are added check for nut or seed allergies
03 -
  • Drain and rinse beans thoroughly to reduce sodium content
  • Toss salad just before serving to keep vegetables crisp
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