Name: White Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American

January 29, 2026

Bean salad is one of my favorite summer staples. It's a super easy dish you can make ahead of time for a cookout or party. It's also great having it in the refrigerator to throw on some greens for a hearty and satisfying lunch. This white bean salad with shallots is mild but delicious and can complement a wide variety of dishes.

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White Bean Salad

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WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Start by making the dressing. In a large bowl combine the rice wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, fresh thyme, and fresh oregano.

Add the shallot, garlic, and scallions and mix into the dressing.

After opening the beans place them in a colander to drain and rinse the beans thoroughly with cold water.

Chop the bell pepper into small pieces and add the beans and pepper to the dressing, mixing thoroughly.

You can serve immediately if you're in a pinch, but I swear this dish gets better with time.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bean Softening Secret 💦
If using canned beans, always rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and improve texture and flavor.
Flavor Layering Technique 🥄
Let the salad sit for 30 minutes after mixing to allow the herbs and vinaigrette to fully infuse the beans with complex flavors.
Herb Preservation Hack 🌿
Chop fresh herbs like oregano and thyme just before adding to maintain their essential oils and maximize aromatic intensity.
Vinaigrette Emulsion Trick 🫒
Whisk the olive oil into the vinaigrette very slowly to create a smooth, stable emulsion that coats the beans evenly.
Temperature Strategy 🌡️
Serve the white bean salad at room temperature to allow the flavors to fully develop and taste more vibrant.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.