This easy 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. (Vegan, 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's easy to prepare and ready in 10 minutes!
It's light yet energizing, and a good source of fiber and plant-based protein. You can either serve it chilled or at room temperature. We find it keeps for 3-4 days when stored covered in the fridge.
Ingredients for White Bean Salad
For this recipe you will need:
- White beans: Cannellini, great northern, or navy. I use canned white beans for convenience, but you can also use 1.5 cups freshly cooked beans.
- Grape or cherry tomatoes: These are sweet and flavorful varieties, but roma or other garden tomatoes work too.
- Fresh herbs: Parsley, basil, cilantro, dill, chives, etc. I enjoy a combination of 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
- Garlic: An optional but flavorful addition if you're a garlic lover.
Variations & Substitutions
A few ideas for customizing this recipe:
- Add chopped kale, spinach, arugula, or cucumber for crunch
- Substitute lemon juice + zest for the apple cider vinegar
- Add green onion or finely diced red onion
- Add capers or olives for a briny pop of flavor
- Use sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh
- Add vegan feta crumbles
How to Serve
- As a light, energizing lunch
- 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
White Bean Salad
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
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Stephanie
Delicious and easy! I added chopped arugula and a dash of cayenne to kick it up.
Kaitlin
Great additions - thanks for sharing!