Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring white beans, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and olives, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil), chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the white beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, include toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds, and experiment with different herbs for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, Mediterranean, beans, healthy, light meal