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White bean salad recipe

Published: May 27, 2020 · Modified: Feb 21, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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An easy and filling beans salad loaded with fresh herbs and bright colors.
Total time 2 hours 5 minutes
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A very simple recipe for white bean salad that goes pretty much with any dinner you have. Leftovers are great for meatless lunch the next day.

You can never go wrong here, this recipe is very forgiving and adaptive to your liking. Make it for up to 24 hours in advance, or make it just before you dinner time. A great way to use up all the fresh herbs in your fridge.

A white plate with white bean salad and a dill weed on the side.

What goes into the salad?

white bean salad ingredients

How to make white bean salad?

steps to make white bean salad
  • First add the fresh herbs and all the dressing ingredients together mixing them all well so the honey is evenly distributed.
  • Add the beans and the diced veggies.
  • Mix everything well to coat, cover and let it rest in the fridge to develop flavors.

Notes about the recipe

  • You can use any beans you like. I've tried it with multiple beans or beans combination like black beans, green, red, or whatever you have.
  • Make it from scratch with dry beans or use canned beans. Of course, dry beans need to be cooked before making the salad.
  • Fresh herbs are what really give this recipe its unique flavor. I highly recommend using fresh.
  • Use any bell pepper you have green, red, or yellow or a combination.
  • You can enjoy this salad right after mixing but it is highly recommended to leave it for a couple of hours for the flavors to develop.
  • I like serving this salad fattoush style with some fried bread pieces on the side flavored with sumac.
Hands holding a serving white plate of bean salad

Serve with:

This is a very easy salad, that comes together in less than 10 minutes - excluding the time of chopping. I usually like to serve this with grilled chicken or beef kabobs. This works great for a meatless dinner as well. Also, leftovers make for a very filling and healthy lunch the next day.

This salad recipe is so versatile, try adding a can of tuna or chicken. My sister makes this salad a new one each time she serves it.
It never fails to impress.

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white plate with bean salad and a dill weed on the side.

White bean salad

An easy and filling beans salad loaded with fresh herbs and bright colors.
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Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Egyptian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
chilling time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 173.5kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (7g) parsley, chopped.
  • 2 Tablespoons (3g) dill chopped.
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced.
  • 2 Tablespoon white vinegar.
  • 2 Tablespoon lime juice.
  • 2 Tablespoon honey.
  • ¼ cup olive oil.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  • 1 bell pepper cubed.
  • 1 small (80g) red onion, chopped.
  • 2 (15oz) cans northern beans or cannellini , drained and rinsed. Note1

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine first 9 ingredients well.
  • Add onions, bell pepper, and bean. Toss to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours then serve.

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Notes

Note1: You can use any combination of beans you like.
Serve with:
This is a great side for your grilled recipes like kabobs, grilled chicken, Kofta or shrimps.
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Nutrition

Calories: 173.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.1g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Potassium: 42.9mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 6.5g
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This recipe originally published May 2016. Updated for some housekeeping things on May 2020.

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  1. Famidha

    June 07, 2016 at 2:56 am

    I think I have come around here before. But today came through from Rafeeda's blog. I am fan of Lebanese food and you have amazing collection and some I have pinned to try this Ramadan. I had picked this bean to make some dish which kinda turned out to be dip because I over cooked it! 🙂 now, i think I can at least use the remaining for a salad like this! 😛

    Reply
  2. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    May 21, 2016 at 7:19 am

    Going to the farmer's market for fresh tomatoes today, our salad sounds like a nice way of using some of them.

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    • Amira

      May 24, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      I hope you'll like it. Thanks Karen

      Reply
  3. John/Kitchen Riffs

    May 18, 2016 at 9:57 am

    We love bean salads! White beans in particular are so nice at this time of the year, aren't they? I've only made a bean salad once so far this season -- you've reminded me it's time to get cracking and make another. And another. And yet another. 🙂 This is terrific -- thanks so much.

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    • Amira

      May 24, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks John, this is a super easy salad recipe and goes very well with grilled meat.

      Reply
  4. Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient

    May 17, 2016 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    Looks like a beautiful and refreshing spring appetizer!

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    • Amira

      May 24, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      And so easy to prepare too... Thanks Mary.

      Reply

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