White Bean Salad (10 Minute)

This easy vegan White Bean Salad recipe combines sweet tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a vinegar dressing. It's simple to make and great for meal prepping, picnics, potlucks, lunches, and more. (Gluten-free & oil-free.)

This white bean salad is full of fresh, satisfying flavors.

It combines hearty beans, juicy tomatoes, flavorful herbs, and a simple vinegar-Dijon dressing.

Plus it is easy to prepare and ready in 10 minutes.

It is light yet energizing, and a good source of fiber and plant-based protein.

Ingredients for White Bean Salad

For this recipe you will need:

• White beans: Use cannellini beans (also called white kidney beans), great northern beans, or navy beans. I use canned beans for convenience, but you can also use 1.5 cups freshly cooked beans.
• Grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes: These are sweet and flavorful varieties, but roma tomatoes or other garden tomatoes work too.
• Fresh herbs: Parsley, basil, cilantro, dill, chives, etc. I enjoy a combination of fresh parsley + dill (and chives if I have them).
• Apple cider vinegar: Or try your own favorite vinegar.
• Dijon mustard
• Pure maple syrup: Or other sweetener.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic cloves: An optional but flavorful addition if you're a garlic lover.

Variations and Substitutions

A few ideas for customizing this recipe:

• Greens: Add chopped kale, spinach, arugula, or cucumber for crunch.
• Lemon: Instead of apple cider vinegar, substitute lemon juice and zest.
• Onion: Add green onion or finely diced red onion.
• Bold + tangy: Add capers or olives for a briny pop of flavor.
• Tomato: Use sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes for a richer flavor.
• Cheese: Toss with crumbled vegan feta cheese right before serving.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We find it keeps for about 3-4 days.

You can add tomatoes immediately before serving for better freshness.

How to Serve

Serve this bean salad chilled or at room temperature. A few suggestions for how to enjoy:

• As a light, energizing lunch or main dish.
• Over fresh arugula or salad greens.
• As a side dish for picnics, potlucks, or parties.
• A refreshing snack right out the fridge.
• On top of toasted sourdough bread.
• For meal prepping and grab & go.

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White Bean Salad

A quick & easy bean salad that combines tomatoes, fresh herbs, and vinegar dressing. Great for meal prep, picnics, potlucks, lunches, etc.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 4 (small 1/2-cup servings)

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Ingredients

• 15 oz. can white beans (cannellini, great northern, or navy)
• 5 oz. grape/cherry tomatoes (about ¾ cup chopped)
• 2-3 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs (I like parsley, dill, and chives)

For the vinegar-Dijon dressing:

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. pure maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• Optional: 1 clove minced garlic

Instructions

• Rinse and drain white beans. Halve/quarter tomatoes and chop fresh herbs. Add to a medium bowl.
• Make the dressing: add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. (Adjust flavors as desired.)
• Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss well.
• Serve immediately at room temperature or let it chill covered in the fridge for a couple hours to marinate. (Stir before serving as some dressing will settle at the bottom.)

Notes

Recipe yields about 2 heaping cups salad (a fairly small batch). Double, triple, or quadruple for larger groups or as desired.

Herb variations: try combinations of fresh basil, parsley, dill, cilantro, chives, etc.

Other additions: chopped kale, spinach, arugula, sun-dried tomato, capers, olives, green onion, red onion, vegan feta, etc.

Lemon version: substitute the vinegar with 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (plus zest if desired).

Keeps 3-4 days when stored covered in the fridge. (Add tomatoes immediately before serving for better freshness.)

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

White Bean Salad

Amount per Serving

Calories

132

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Potassium

 

578

mg

17

%

Carbohydrates

 

25

g

8

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

8

g

16

%

Vitamin A

 

342

IU

7

%

Vitamin C

 

11

mg

13

%

Calcium

 

86

mg

9

%

Iron

 

4

mg

22

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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If you are enjoying this vegan white bean tomato + herb salad recipe, also check out:

• Black-Eyed Pea Salad
• Mediterranean Three Bean Salad
• Cucumber Salad
• Three Bean Salad with Vinegar Dressing

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