This chilled bean salad recipe is perfect for a backyard BBQ on a hot day or for a simple protein-packed lunch! I’ve always loved to eat tangy bean salads, but never the stale store-bought versions that are usually made with inflammatory soybean oil and added sweeteners. If you’ve never been a fan of bean salads, this recipe is so fresh and flavorful that it might change your mind!
I regularly include beans in my diet for several reasons. Beans are an amazing source of protein and soluble fiber – so they keep you feeling full for hours and can help you lose weight. They are full of nutrients that fight heart disease and there’s ample evidence that beans reduce the risk of cancer and enhance longevity.
When it comes to buying beans, I typically buy dried organic beans (which are often found super cheap in the bulk section!) When you cook them yourself, you can avoid BPA and save money too. If you do buy canned to save time, remember to choose brands that are BPA free like Eden Foods.
- 2 cups cooked cannellini beans
- 1 small red onion, diced
- ¼ cup chopped black olives
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together all of the ingredients until well combined.
- Place the salad ingredients in a bowl and add the vinaigrette. Mix to combine.
- Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Enjoy!
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Can I use canned organic canneli beans in the bean salad?
Yes Susan, just make sure to choose beans that are labeled BPA-free.
Thank you!!
And…the Eden Foods beans she recommends are much lower in sodium than most canned beans and are grown in the US on family farms.
How do I pin this recipe? I see no Pinterest link?
If you hover your cursor over the photo, you should see a Pinterest button.
Is there a substitute for the black olives? I’ve never liked them.
Haha. My husband won’t touch black olives either!! Not with a 10 foot pole. Looking to eat super healthy this summer to burn off a little baby weight. Had my little guy last week. So happy and now want to be healthy too!!
Of course you can use canned organic beans. I usually use canned organic Garbanzo beans mostly but also Cannellinni. You can substitute anything you like. Have you tried Calamatta black olives. They are the brined ones with a lot more flavor or you could use green if you like those or none at all. You can add any fresh raw vegetables you like i.e. celery, carrots, red bell pepper, whatever you have on hand. This is an awesome summer salad
I’m on a low sodium, potassium , sugar diet. Is this salad good for Me? it doesn’t show the ingredients.
100g of dried cannellini beans have: Potassium, K – 1406 mg
Sodium, Na – 24 mg
http://www.cannellini.com
Edens canned cannellini beans says 250 mg potassium in only 1/2 cup and sodium is 40 mg in 1/2 cup. It says no salt added so rinsing probably wouldn’t help much.
The dijon mustard may have some sodium also.
Great recipe. thanks. When I cook beans I always use my pressure cooker. It destroys the ‘ lectins ‘ in the skin, which are not healthy. Great website !!
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This is great but I leave out the honey, I don’t get why there has to be a sweetener in salads and other savory foods. I can only think it’s because we’re addicted to sugar.
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