Herbed White Bean Salad Recipe
This Herbed White Bean Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring tender herbs, tangy red wine vinegar, and a hint of spice from pepper flakes. Made with tender white beans and finely chopped shallots, it’s a light, healthy, and flavorful salad perfect as a side or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- ½ large shallot, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- ½ cup finely chopped tender herbs (such as mint and dill; parsley, cilantro, and chives also work)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini beans, navy beans, black eyed peas, and/or chickpeas all work)
- ½–1 teaspoon pepper flakes of choice (such as urfa pepper or crushed red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- Marinate Shallots: Combine the finely chopped shallot, red wine vinegar, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes to soften the shallots and mellow their sharpness.
- Prepare Herb Dressing: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped tender herbs with the extra virgin olive oil. Toss gently to coat the herbs evenly, creating a fragrant and flavorful dressing.
- Assemble Salad: Add the drained and rinsed white beans, pepper flakes, and the shallot-vinegar mixture to the bowl with the herb dressing. Toss gently to combine everything thoroughly without mashing the beans. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use any combination of tender fresh herbs you prefer or have on hand to customize the flavor.
- The pepper flakes can be adjusted to suit your preferred level of spiciness; urfa pepper adds a smoky warmth while crushed red pepper flakes lend more heat.
- This salad can be served immediately but benefits from chilling for an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- You can substitute canned white beans with cooked dried beans for a fresher taste.
- Serve as a side dish or light main with crusty bread or greens.
Keywords: white bean salad, herbed bean salad, vegan salad, healthy bean salad, easy salad recipe, Mediterranean salad
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