Mediterranean White Bean Salad

Name: Mediterranean White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 - 15 ounce cans of white beans {like Cannelini beans} (drained and rinsed); 2 cups of cherry tomatoes (cut in half); 1/4 cup of diced red onion; 1/2 of a large english cucumber (diced); 5-6 green onions (white and green parts chopped); 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon of your favorite spice {I like za'atar or sumac}; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

This Mediterranean White Bean Salad is a protein packed salad that mixes white beans with crispy fresh vegetables, fresh herbs and a light lemon dressing.

Prep15 min
Total15 min
Makes6 servings
Calories114

Ingredients

6 servings

2 - 15 ounce cans of white beans {like Cannelini beans} (drained and rinsed)
2 cups of cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
1/4 cup of diced red onion
1/2 of a large english cucumber (diced)
5-6 green onions (white and green parts chopped)
1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

For the dressing:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon of your favorite spice {I like za'atar or sumac}
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1
In a large mixing bowl mix together the white beans with the cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, green onions, parsley and mint.
2
In a mason jar or salad dressing container mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices, salt and pepper.
3
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
4
Serve or put in a sealed container and refrigerate.

Notes

If you eat this salad a day or two later I would taste the salad and add more dressing. The dressing can get soaked into the bean salad over time. Some other ideas that I like to add to this salad are feta cheese, olives and artichokes.