White Bean Tomato Cucumber Salad

A Healthier Michigan

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Adding beans to salad provides extra fiber and protein to an already healthy dish. With fresh spinach and vegetables, this salad is packed with nutrients.
You can create various versions of this salad by adding in in feta or mozzarella, olives, chopped bell pepper, pepperoncini or cubed avocado for extra color, texture and Mediterranean-inspired flavor. For more protein, try canned tuning or pairing it with grilled chicken or fish for an easy, delicious meal.

Total Time:

15 minutes

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cucumber, sliced and halved

  • 2 cups small tomatoes quartered

  • 1⁄4 red onion, chopped or thinly sliced

  • 1⁄3 cup olive oil

  • 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp. dried oregano

  • 1⁄2 tsp. salt

  • fresh-ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 handfuls baby spinach, coarsely chopped

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, oregano, dill, etc.

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Add the beans, cucumber, tomato and onion to a large bowl, then gently toss.

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper until well blended. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the bean mixture, then gently toss to coat.

  • Step 3

    Fold in the baby spinach and fresh herbs, then add more dressing to taste. Serve fresh and enjoy the bright, herb-filled flavors.

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