Cajun-Spiced White Bean Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A zesty salad combining creamy white beans with fresh herbs and a bright lemon dressing, accented by smoky Cajun spices. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked or 1 can drained and rinsed cannellini beans
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups cooked cannellini beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.