Description
This Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad is a refreshing mix of sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy white beans, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light weeknight dinner, this salad captures the essence of fresh ingredients and nostalgia. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s a nutritious dish that is both satisfying and delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat dry before slicing them in half.
- Drain and rinse the white beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
- Finely chop the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if you prefer a milder flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, white beans, chopped red onion, and torn basil leaves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly before serving immediately or refrigerating for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg