Picnic Zucchini Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and effortlessly delicious, this Picnic Zucchini Bean Salad is the perfect addition to your next outdoor gathering or light lunch. Featuring delicate ribbons of zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-packed cannellini beans, and a hint of red onion, this salad is bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, each bite is a balance of tangy and subtly sweet goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free, vegetarian salad is an easy, make-ahead option that's ideal for picnics, potlucks, or meal prepping. Serve it as a stand-alone dish, or pair it with grilled proteins for a complete meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice the zucchini into thin ribbons or shave it into wide strips. Place the zucchini ribbons in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the zucchini.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the cannellini beans, then add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the onion slices to the bowl.

Step 5

Chop the parsley finely and sprinkle it over the vegetables and beans in the bowl.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring even coating of the dressing.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately or pack it in an airtight container for a picnic or meal on the go. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1198.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	963.7

Total Fat 45.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6193.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 42.1g
Protein 30.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.3mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2940.9mg	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: 40.6%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 47.4%