This summery Tuscan White Bean salad is a super simple make-ahead side dish that uses ingredients you probably already have on hand in your kitchen. It's a great option for hot summer days when you don't want to cook!
In the summer sometimes you just want a simple salad or side dish and this Tuscan White Bean Salad certainly fits the bill! It's super easy to make and only uses a few ingredients. Sometimes when it's really hot out I think it's fun to plan a meal that revolves around a couple of great, hearty salads and some delicious crusty bread. Enjoyed with a nice glass of wine on the patio this makes the ideal summer dinner.
For this salad, I use canned Great Northern white beans. You could substitute cannellini beans if you can't find Great Northern in your local grocery store. If you've got fresh tomatoes growing in your garden those will also be excellent in this salad.
While you can eat this right after making it, it's actually better as it sits so it's perfect for prepping at the beginning of the week or as a make-ahead dish for potlucks or parties.
The preparation on this is as simple as chopping the ingredients and tossing them all into a bowl. Less than 10 minutes and you are ready to go!
things you may want for this recipe
Tomato Knife – While this may seem like another kitchen gadget you might not need, I actually find a tomato know very useful. The serrated edge makes it much easier to cut tomatoes and get a consistently sized dice.
Tuscan White Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can Great Northern White Beans
- ½ cup diced roma tomato
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the beans and add to a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes then serve.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
We always have beans stocked in our pantry and I've never eaten as much beans as I have in recent years. They're just too darn convenient! Love how a delicious salad like this one can be put together in no time! Perfect for meal prep on Sunday for the week ahead 🙂
Gloria says
This looks like the perfect salad to take to a BBQ party this weekend. This is hearty, nutritious and sounds totally delicious. I know it will be a crowd pleaser for sure.
FoodieGirlChicago says
It's definitely one of my favorites for a quick and easy dish to take to a party.
Jyothi (Jo) says
I'm eat-your-salad-everyday-person and I love salads like this. Protein rich and filling salad. It looks like a perfect salad for any day of the week.
Emily Leary says
This looks delicious! It's so easy and quick to make. I'm not sure that Great Northern White Beans are available in the UK but I'm sure I could find some substitutes!
FoodieGirlChicago says
Thanks Emily! Cannellini beans are a good substitute for the Great Northern White Beans.
Anne Murphy says
I totally love a dinner made of various salads and cold dishes in this hot and humid weather! And that looks delicious. I would definitely let it sit a while for the flavors to meld...
Elaina says
White bean salads are so easy to make and yet I somehow always forget about them, LOL! Thank you for the reminder. I love your addition of chopped fresh tomatoes. It would be so good with heirloom tomatoes right now while they're in season.
Leslie Haasch says
This looks so light and delicious! I might have a batch of this to bring for a coupe lunches this week!
Karyl Henry says
I have the hardest time finding cannellini beans in my grocery store, but when I do I always stock up on a few cans of it. This looks like such a simple, delicious way to eat them. I'll have to give this one a try
FoodieGirlChicago says
Too bad you have a hard time finding them, they are so good. Great Northern White beans make a great substitute.
Sharon says
This bean salad is a beautiful and tasty dish. Would be great with a main meat dish or all by itself for a quick lunch. Delicious!
Shanna Jones says
This is super simple to make! What a perfect lunch idea. I'm always looking for something that packs well and can be the main dish or a side dish. Looks so tasty!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
I've never had a bean salad and I have no idea why! This looks so good! Perfect for an end of summer picnic.
Julie says
We love this salad - it's quick and easy, perfect to pack for lunch, and even my 3 year old likes it!
Kathy says
Hi! Would fresh lemon juice work in place of the white wine vinegar?
Urban Foodie Kitchen says
Hi Kathy - I haven't tested it with lemon juice instead of vinegar. You'll get a slightly different taste but think it would work just fine! Let me know how it goes if you give it a try.
Jennifer T Tammy says
Tuscan White Bean Salad is always one of my favorite things to see at potlucks - it looks so easy to make, I might just bring it to my daughter's end of school potluck!