Herbed Tomato and White Bean Mediterranean Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad with creamy white beans, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned white beans, drained and rinsed, cherry tomatoes, halved, cucumber, diced 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 250 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 1 cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup drained and rinsed canned white beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine until everything is evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top if using, and serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes to meld flavors.