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White Bean and Summer Vegetable Salad: A Fresh Delight!

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring white beans and a variety of summer vegetables, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 ounces white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • Add crumbled feta cheese or diced avocado for a creamier texture.
  • Substitute the vegetables based on what’s in season or your personal preference, such as adding zucchini or corn.

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