Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

An Italian white bean salad in a wooden salad bowl with garnish.

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Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette is an easy recipe that delivers great flavor with minimal effort. This Italian bean salad recipe combines creamy cannellini beans, Campari tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, all tossed in a Parmesan dressing. It’s a 15-minute, no-cook summer salad that’s family-friendly, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Small whisk or fork
Sharp chef’s knife
Cutting board
Colander or fine mesh strainer
Salad tongs or rubber spatula

Ingredients

2 15 oz cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained
5 Campari tomatoes cut into wedges
½ English cucumber halved lengthwise, and sliced into thin half-moons
¼ small red onion very thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh basil torn
¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1-2 small garlic clove(s) grated or minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, grated Parmesan, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until creamy and well combined.
On top of the dressing, add the cannellini beans, Campari tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Just before serving, add the torn basil and gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated in dressing.
Spoon onto a platter or shallow bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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Notes

Storage Store Italian white bean salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat: No reheating is required.

Substitutions

Beans: Swap cannellini for Great Northern, navy, or kidney beans to mix textures.
Parmesan: For a dairy-free option, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast or omit cheese.
Herbs: Swap dried oregano for dried thyme or fresh rosemary sprigs in dressing.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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