Helping Hands in the Kitchen: White Bean Salad

White bean salad with cherry tomatoes and red onions, drizzled with a zesty dressing.

f you’re looking for a fresh and delicious salad that’s both easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, then look no further than this white bean salad recipe. Made with tender white beans, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner. Plus, it can be customized to your liking. So, let’s get started and whip up this tasty and healthy dish!

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Recipe for WHITE BEAN SALAD

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Knife and cutting board.

SERVES 2
ESTIMATED COST: $4.25
COST PER SERVING: $1.06

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups cooked white beans, cooked (see recipe Cooked White Beans)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cp yellow bell pepper or other color, diced
  • 1 ea lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

METHOD OF PREPARATION

  1. In a medium serving bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings. Enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION

White Bean Salad
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving & % Daily Value*
Calories: 152.7kcal 8%
Total Fat: 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 537mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 23.4g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 5.8g 12%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 81%
Calcium 6%
Iron 13%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

HEALTH BENEFITS

White Beans – rich source of fiber and protein, both of which will help you feel full longer. Also, a great source of folate which helps produce red blood cells and is vital to the growth of a fetus during pregnancy.

Parsley – excellent source of Vitamin K, which aids in blood clotting. This vitamin also supports healthy bone growth and density.

Left: A lot of dried white beans
Right: A bunch of parsley

References:
Recipe provided by Reanetta Perkins
Maryland University of Integrative Health