Tuscan Bean Salad

View on a large bowl of a creamy Tuscan white bean salad with slices of lemon.

You will love this Tuscan bean salad! It is easy to make, super creamy, filled with Mediterranean flavors, loaded with plant-based protein and fiber and has that perfect sweet and tangy balance of taste. Also great for meal-prep and 100% vegan and dairy-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, healthy

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: bean, healthy, salad, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 368kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

2 x 15 oz canned white beans I used one can of Navy beans and one can of Cannelini beans
1 cup cooked grain of your choice I used barley
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
½ English cucumber diced
1 pepper (any color) diced
1 large handful of fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro or basil or a mix
½ lemon juiced, or to taste
1 batch vegan honey mustard dressing find the sweet mustard dressing here

Instructions

Start by cooking your grain accordingly. I followed this guide to cook barley. Once done, drain the excess of water if necessary and set aside.
Also, make the vegan honey mustard dressing and set aside.
Clean and prepare all produce. Then, combine in a large mixing bowl the cooked grain, beans, cucumber, pepper, tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the bowl and drizzle some of the dressing (you won't need the whole batch of sauce). Stir until combined and adjust lemon juice, salt and dressing to your preference. Enjoy!

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Notes

Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days and stir well before serving.
Makes for an amazing full meal on itself, but you can also serve with a side of crusty bread, in a burrito wrap, scooped out with crispy pita bread, etc. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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