Cannellini Bean Salad with Cumin Dressing
Brighten up your table with this Cannellini Bean Salad with Cumin Dressing, a refreshing and protein-packed dish that's both nutritious and bursting with flavor. Featuring creamy cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is brought to life with a vibrant, homemade cumin dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a touch of honey, and aromatic minced garlic. Perfect for quick meal prep, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, crusty bread, or as a light stand-alone meal. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams (canned, drained and rinsed) cannellini beans
- 200 grams (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced) cucumber
- 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) red onion
- 20 grams (chopped) fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
Step 2
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Step 5
Cover the salad and let it sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (924.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 801.0 |
| Total Fat 43.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2289.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.8g | |
| Protein 26.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 248.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2110.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories