White Bean Salad
Vegan, protein-filled, easy to make, inexpensive, and just plain delicious — this rounds out a casual buffet or outdoor gathering perfectly.
Servings: 6 People
Ingredients
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans white beans (rinsed and drained
- 1 4-ounce jar diced pimentos (or roughly chop sliced pimentos; drained)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup crumbled feta (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the white beans, olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, parsley, garlic, and salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Add the feta, if using, and toss again.
Notes
There are any number of beans that would work perfectly in this salad. Cannellini (sometimes called white kidney beans), navy beans, or Great Northern Beans are some of the options. You can find all of these beans in cans, and you can also choose to cook them from dried yourself, which is even more economical. If you can get some dried beans from an heirloom bean company, you will be rewarded with terrific flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 5mg