Cannellini Bean Salad with Feta

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An excellent choice for a picnic, this canellini bean salad travels well for a potluck, and is the perfect side salad to so many entrees, especially grilled meat. It’s healthy, high in fiber and protein, loaded with flavor, and easy to prepare.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on August 8, 2023
light yellow bowl with salad composed of white beans, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and feta
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
0 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 large clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Bean Salad:

  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes

  • 1/4 English cucumber, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons diced red onion

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

  • 1/3 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and anchovy paste together in a small bowl. Stream in olive oil, whisking until well combined and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Combine cannellini beans, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley in a large bowl.

  3. Drizzle the dressing over the bean mixture, and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad and serve.

    Cook’s Note

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. If available, I highly recommend sheep’s milk feta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267 Calories
17g Fat
22g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 515mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.