Low Fat White Bean Salad

Refreshingly light and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Low Fat White Bean Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to your meal rotation. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty lemon juice, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes for a quick and easy dish. Highlighted by protein-rich cannellini beans, fresh parsley, and a tangy Dijon mustard dressing, it’s a nutritious option ideal for lunch, a healthy snack, or as a colorful side dish. Low in fat but big on taste, this salad delivers a satisfying combination of textures and flavors while being naturally gluten-free and vegan. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite that’s perfect for any season!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned white beans (such as cannellini beans)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumbers
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp parsley, fresh
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned white beans under cold water. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber into small chunks, and finely chop the red onion. Add these to the mixing bowl with the white beans.

Step 3

Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the bowl for extra freshness and flavor.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a pinch more salt or pepper according to your preference.

Step 7

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve cold as a light meal, snack, or a side dish to complement your main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(879.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	580.1

Total Fat 17.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2623.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 11.5g
Protein 26.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 282.8mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1808.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 56.7%