Description
This Easy Caprese White Bean Salad features fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and protein-packed white beans. It’s a delightful, nutritious choice for a quick lunch or light dinner, packed with flavor and goodness for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14.5 ounces white beans (1 can), drained and rinsed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces pearl mozzarella balls
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the white beans, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil. Toss to combine.
- Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Allow salad to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be served cold or at room temperature for a refreshing meal.
Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado or cucumber for extra crunch.
Storing leftovers in the fridge is recommended for a day, but enjoy them soon for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg