The Ultimate Italian Marinated White Beans – Best Healthy Herb-Infused Bean Salad
A vibrant and healthy bean salad infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, tarragon, mint)
- 2 roasted red peppers, finely diced
- â…“ cup finely diced shallot
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (3 tbsp juice, 1 tsp zest)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine beans and vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the drained white beans, fresh herbs, roasted red peppers, shallot, and garlic.
- Add the dressing: Pour in the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and zest. Sprinkle in the kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper.
- Mix and mash: Gently stir all the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Be careful not to mash the beans too much; you want them to hold their shape.
- Refrigerate and marinate: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes, or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve and enjoy: Before serving, give the salad a quick stir again, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
For added flavor, use organic herbs. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg