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Top-down view of a rustic light-green ceramic bowl filled with a fresh white bean salad tossed with ripe cherry tomato halves, diced cucumbers, green olives, crumbled feta cheese, red onions, and chopped fresh herbs like mint and dill.
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White Bean Salad

A bright and satisfying white bean salad loaded with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, feta, and a simple lemon dressing. Ready in about 15 minutes and perfect as a side or light meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Freezer friendly: No
Shelf life: 3 Days
Servings: 4
Author: Samira Kazan

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup green olives sliced or halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper directly to a large serving bowl. Whisk until smooth and combined.
  • Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, green olives, parsley, mint, and dill to the bowl.
  • Gently toss everything together until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing. Be careful not to crush the beans.
  • Scatter the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
  • Taste and adjust with extra lemon juice, salt, or a drizzle of olive oil if needed.
  • Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1066IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg