Ina Garten White Bean Salad Recipe
If you love fresh, simple and healthy salads, you will enjoy this Ina Garten white bean salad recipe. It is one of the easiest salads you can make at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
Instructions
Rinse the White Beans
- Drain canned beans. Rinse them under cool water until clean and ready.
Chop the Vegetables
- Cut onion, celery, tomatoes, and parsley into small pieces for easy mixing.
Add Beans to the Bowl
- Place rinsed beans into a large mixing bowl. Spread them evenly inside.
Add Fresh Vegetables
- Add onion, celery, tomatoes, and parsley. Mix gently to keep beans whole.
Make the Dressing
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and bright.
Add Lemon Zest
- Add lemon zest for stronger citrus flavor. This step is optional but tasty.
Pour Dressing on Salad
- Pour the lemon dressing over the salad. Coat everything evenly and gently.
Mix the Salad
- Stir softly with a spoon. Try not to break the beans while mixing.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste salad and add extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Chill the Salad
- Place salad in fridge for 15 minutes. This helps flavors blend nicely.
Serve Fresh
- Serve the white bean salad cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use canned beans for easy and fast prep.
- Rinse beans well to remove extra starch.
- Chop vegetables finely for even mixing.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Chill the salad before serving for better taste.