Healthy White Bean Salad

When life gets busy, having a go-to salad recipe that’s packed with protein and fresh flavors and takes just 15 minutes to prepare is a game-changer. This White Bean Salad is exactly that—simple, satisfying, and bursting with Mediterranean- inspired ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a quick meal-prep option, or a flavorful side dish, this salad checks all the boxes.

It’s also great for anti-inflammatory diets because it’s gluten-free and dairy free! For more bean salad recipes, try my Mediterranean Bean Salad, White Bean Caprese Salad, and Fiesta Bean Salad.

Why You’ll Love This White Bean Salad

Many of us are looking for more high-protein, vegetarian recipes, so you’ll love this easy salad.

  • Minimal Prep: No cooking required (except for the eggs, which you can prep in advance!).
  • High in Protein & Fiber: The white beans and eggs make this meal filling.
  • Versatile: Enjoy it on its own or as a side with your favorite protein.
  • Dietary Restrictions: Weight Watchers-friendly, vegetarian, gluten-free, high-protein, high-fiber, Mediterranean diet-friendly, dairy-free, and anti- inflammatory.

White Bean Salad Recipe

This easy white bean salad is packed with protein and perfect if you’re trying to eat more high-protein vegetarian dishes. Serve it as a side dish or increase the portion for a light lunch.

Ingredients (makes 6 one-cup servings)

  • 1 29-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1- pound container Campari tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • 6 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, basil, parsley, oregano, or dill, chopped (or a combo of each)
  • ½ cup pitted Manzanilla olives, halved
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Gently mix until everything is well incorporated.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for even more flavor.

Notes

As a main dish, this would serve 4, 1 1/2 cups each with over 21g protein.

If you want this as a meal prep lunch for 4, you can make jar salads by dividing 1/4 of the dressing and pouring the dressing on the bottom of 4 jars, followed by the beans, then the eggs, then the vegetables. Shake the jar when ready to eat.

Nutrition (per 1 cup serving)

  • Calories: 297
  • Carbohydrates: 38.5 g,
  • Protein: 14.5 g,
  • Fat: 10 g,
  • Fiber: 8 g,
  • Sugar: 5 g

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