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Tuscan cannellini bean salad in a white bowl with a gold spoon
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5 from 6 votes

Tuscan Cannellini Bean Salad

This Tuscan Cannellini Bean Salad is full of plant protein from white beans and is bursting with Italian flavors. The perfect Summer meal prep recipe!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 72kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chefs Knife
  • 1 Large Bowl
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 1 Large Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 15oz Cans of Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ Large Fennel Bulb, trimmed, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
  • ½ Small Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Lightly Packed Italian Parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine cannellini beans, sliced fennel, sliced onion, halved grape tomatoes, chopped sundried tomatoes and chopped parsley. Toss to combine.
    2 15oz Cans of Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed, ½ Large Fennel Bulb, trimmed, quartered, cored and thinly sliced, ½ Small Red Onion, thinly sliced, 1 Cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, halved, ¼ Cup Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 1 Cup Lightly Packed Italian Parsley, chopped
  • Add vinegar and olive oil to the bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss well to coat.
    2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar, 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste
  • Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

If you can't find, cannellini beans, feel free to use any white bean in this recipe.
I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg