White Bean Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
58%
White Bean Salad
45 min.
6
77kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and nutritious side dish that packs a punch of flavor? Look no further than this delightful White Bean Salad! Ideal for gatherings, this vibrant salad is not only vegetarian and vegan, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it perfect for a variety of dietary preferences. With each serving boasting a mere 77 calories, you can enjoy the satisfying combination of wholesome ingredients without any guilt.

The heart of this recipe features tender white beans, such as Great Northern, which are not only rich in protein but also excellent sources of fiber. When paired with the crisp textures of fresh celery and scallions, along with aromatic herbs like parsley, chives, and tarragon, this salad comes alive with flavor. A light and zesty lemon vinaigrette ties the dish together, enhancing the vibrant freshness of the vegetables and herbs. Each mouthful is a celebration of health and taste!

Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, this White Bean Salad is ready in just 45 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for weeknight dinners, picnics, or potlucks. Serve it warm or at room temperature—either way, it's sure to be a hit. Dive into a bowl of this delightful, health-conscious dish and enjoy the symphony of flavors that make every bite an adventure!

Ingredients

  • rib celery stalks 
  • 0.5 cup flat parsley fresh packed
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon tarragon fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove 
  • 0.7 pound cannellini beans dried white
  • 0.3 cup optional: lemon 
  • servings juice of lemon fresh to taste
  •  spring onion 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • colander

Directions

  1. In a large bowl soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
  2. Drain beans. In a 3 x 4-quart saucepan cover beans with cold water by 2 inches and simmer until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. After about 45 minutes, season beans with salt.
  3. Drain beans in a colander and transfer to a bowl. Gently stir vinaigrette into warm beans. Beans may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, before being chilled, covered.
  4. Thinly slice celery and scallions. Chop parsley and mince garlic.
  5. Add celery, scallions, parsley, garlic, chives, and tarragon to beans and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve beans warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories77kcal
Protein24.3%
Fat4.92%
Carbs70.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.42
Glycemic Load
0.87
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.181739107422%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
3.25mg
Hesperetin
5.46mg
Naringenin
0.27mg
Apigenin
10.79mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.83mg
Quercetin
1.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:76.82kcal
3.84%
Fat:0.46g
0.7%
Saturated Fat:0.12g
0.73%
Carbohydrates:14.84g
4.95%
Net Carbohydrates:10.39g
3.78%
Sugar:0.96g
1.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7.04mg
0.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.1g
10.19%
Vitamin K:102.33µg
97.46%
Vitamin C:22.9mg
27.75%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.61%
Folate:73.65µg
18.41%
Fiber:4.45g
17.78%
Vitamin A:629.63IU
12.59%
Iron:2.01mg
11.19%
Phosphorus:99.18mg
9.92%
Potassium:326.46mg
9.33%
Magnesium:36.34mg
9.08%
Copper:0.16mg
8.03%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.93%
Calcium:68.7mg
6.87%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.71%
Zinc:0.62mg
4.11%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.84%
Selenium:2.46µg
3.52%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3.02%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.18%
Source:Epicurious