White Bean Antipasto Salad
White Bean Antipasto Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. This easy-to-make salad features creamy white beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect as a light main course or refreshing appetizer. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare this delightful salad, which is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a healthy addition to any meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the canned white beans under cold water until thoroughly drained. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.
- Thinly slice the red onion and tear fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil. Gently toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg