This salad really couldn’t be simpler, and it’s just the thing I’ve been craving lately.
I used a basic vinaigrette to dress white beans, roasted red bell pepper, and a bit of red onion. There’s a sprinkling of parsley (mostly for color), but of course for a bit of flavor too. The real ingredient that makes this salad’s flavor pop is a touch of garlic. Garlic and white beans is a combo you really can’t go wrong with…just be sure you don’t go overboard! (It is raw, after all.) Use a small clove and be sure to grate it on a microplane so you won’t have large chunks of garlic in your salad.
Just a heads-up, White Bean-Roasted Red Pepper Salad is perfect picnic food since it’s dairy-free. (After all, Memorial Day will be here in less than a month!) It’s great for any party though, and looks really cute portioned out little glasses for individual servings.
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small clove garlic, grated on a microplane
- 1 (16 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic in a medium bowl.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients; refrigerate until serving.
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Found this recipe looking for salads without greens. I’m so glad I tried it because it’s incredibly delicious! Easy and so rich and flavorful. I love bean salads and never would have thought of this combination. Thank you for an awesome recipe!
looks really good, liked both on FB
Just found this recipe and it was exactly what I was looking for. Instead of adding red peppers to it, I’m going to stuff raw baby red peppers with it. Perfect for the summer party I was invited to!
Such a healthy and delightful salad…perfect for summer fun!
I really need to learn how to pate my food from you Faith :) you honestly know the best way on how to use cups and mugs hehe :D it looks like a great salad! YUM! I’m eating a lot of beans lately I think it’s because it’s really cold hehe ~ thanks for sharing!
What a light and pretty salad!
It is always nice to have such bean salads up the sleeve as they are great nutritious ‘frugal’ foods. And to whiz up the leftovers a little bit for a quick baked tortilla chip dip. Can I have mine with avocado please?
Funny, I was just thinking about making something similar this past week – what a nice salad for a get together.
this is total potluck perfection! the only bummer would be if there was none left to take home. :)
A simple and delicious bean salad!
Looks delish I love white beans. Its a filling but still light meal
This is just the kind of thing I LOVE to have in the fridge for lunch! healthy and delicious…definitely the way to go!
Perfect colorful and nutritious white bean salad.
With the heat of the summer around the corner, I’ll certainly think of making a version of this flavourful recipe. Afterwards, I’ll want to have dessert…and go back for some of your Ricotta stuffed crepes ;o)
Faith…Have a great week.
Ciao for now,
Claudia
yes yes yes! Just the thing I crave in summer too-I love bean salads and all types of salads. Looks so good!
I m just back from a workout & simply drooling looking at this healthy salad. Love the combo of beans & red bell peppers here..so tasty.
That combination looks so good! We’ll have to try this one!
Faith, this is so pretty. I love bean salads and can’t wait to try this one. :-)
This looks amazing! I love anything with red pepper!
This salad would hit the spot with me, too. I’ve been really enjoying white beans–had some with my dinner at a restaurant last night and I inhaled them. Your vinaigrette sounds perfect. :)
I love bean salads in the summer!
This is a great Memorial day recipe- would add great color to a picnic. Have a great weekend
I love cold bean salads. And that vinaigrette sounds perfect! Love the touch of honey :)
Yum–this looks great now that the weather is warming up!
I love bean salads, and your combination is perfect. So refreshing!
This is such a fabulous recipe! Awesome idea!
A fabulous salad! The kind I love making and eating.
Cheers,
Rosa