Marinated White Bean Salad
Tender white beans soak up a zippy lemon-garlic marinade with fresh herbs, roasted red peppers, and shallots. This salad is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a light lunch—served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs parsley, cilantro, basil, dill, tarragon, mint, etc.
- 2 roasted red peppers finely diced
- ⅓ cup finely diced shallot
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 3 tbsp juice, 1 tsp zest)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together beans, herbs, red peppers, shallot, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Stir before serving and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/marinated-white-bean-salad/
Notes
- Beans: Cannellini or Great Northern beans work well—just ensure they’re rinsed and drained.
- Herbs: Use a single herb or mix your favorites for complexity.
- Roasted Peppers: Store-bought or homemade both work beautifully.