I love easy salads. This summer bean salad is amazing.
The cool thing is, you could make this anytime of year. I love it for summer BBQs and potlucks. But really, you can find fresh ingredients anytime of the year to pull this one together.
Whatever you do, don’t skimp on the fresh herbs and red pepper flakes. Otherwise, this would just be some ordinary lunch salad that you probably will never make again. And really, you should make this all the time.
I love making this salad and taking in my lunch. It’s healthy and light and the lemony-garlicky dressing is just so fresh. Makes a packed work lunch interesting. Because work lunches need to be interesting. This bean salad will keep for a few days. So go ahead make a big batch and nibble on it all week.
Lemon and Herb Summer Bean Salad
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 small red onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
- 1 cups shredded carrots about 2 large carrots
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 19 oz cans cannellini beans or other white beans
- zest of one lemon
For the Dressing:
- juice of 2 lemons
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pushed through a press
- 2 Tablespoons fresh sage or basil cut into thinly strips (chiffonade)
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients.
- In a mason jar with a lid combine all dressing ingredients, tightly fix lid to jar and shake well to combine. (Alternatively, add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine). Pour dressing over salad. Taste for seasonings, add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Hi, I’m Trish. I share quick and healthy recipes designed to get you through your busy days, balanced with a generous serving of sweet and decadent treats for weekends and special occasions. You will find vegan, gluten-free and plant-based recipes here too. Thanks for visiting!
Joanne Ozug
!!!!!!!!!!! This looks so bright and refreshing and delicious. I would totally love some of this. If it weren’t 11 o’clock at night I’d make this. I’m going to make it tomorrow! Yum!!!!!
infinebalance
that the problem with blog surfing at night 😉
Suzi
I am cookied and caked out myself and this looks very tasty and easy to make. Very nice. Happy Holidays!
Ann
Oh, this is PERFECT! I have had a great time with my holiday baking and I REALLY scaled it down this year to be a little more healthy – and I’ve been craving veggies like mad! Thanks!
Granny
I was just talking about “better the next day” food in the article I posted today… I love the simplicity and mindfulness of a good, hearty salad and you are so right, it comes a time, in the midst of Holiday indulging, when enough is enough and a refreshing and healthy break sounds far better than the next dozen cookies, as scrumptious as they may be. Thanks.
Kristi Rimkus
I really like the fresh sage in this dish. I’ve saved it to make for a good work day lunch. I hope you had a good holiday. 🙂
infinebalance
Perfect lunch salad. Happy holidays to you too!
Miriam
I go through phases when I get tired of my pots and pans (and just want someone else to cook for a change), and other times when I can’t wait to get to the kitchen and create. I know what you mean :). That salad looks awesome, by the way!
Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Jessica @Vegbooks
Yum! I love lemon and fresh herbs.
infinebalance
Thanks Jessica! Thanks for stopping by.