Mediterranean White Bean Olive Herb (Printable)

Creamy white beans, briny olives, and fresh herbs tossed in zesty lemon vinaigrette for a vibrant Mediterranean salad ready in 15 minutes.

# List of ingredients:

→ Beans and Vegetables

01 - 2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, finely sliced

→ Olives and Herbs

05 - 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
06 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

→ Dressing

09 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, dill, and mint.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required just chop, whisk, and eat
  • Gets even better after sitting for an hour
  • Perfect for meal prep and stays fresh for days
02 -
  • The flavors need at least 15 minutes to meld together
  • Dont add the dressing until right before serving
  • This salad is even better the next day
03 -
  • Use a mandolin for paper thin onion slices
  • Let the beans drain really well to avoid watery salad

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