--- title: "Mediterranean Bean Salad Recipe at Sutter Health" description: "Bean salads are a great, budget friendly and environmentally conscious meal option." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/recipes/mediterranean-bean-salad-recipe" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Health and wellness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health) / 3. [Recipes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/recipes) / 4. Mediterranean Bean Salad Recipe # Mediterranean Bean Salad Try this delicious, budget-friendly salad. * * * February 11, 2025Medically reviewed by Reetu Nigam, RDN, MPH, CLE, CSR and Valerie Spier, MPH, RDN, CDCES ## Ingredients
Nuts/SeedsDressingBeansVeggiesFresh Herbs 
¼ cup lightly toasted pine nuts
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or Champagne
    vinegar 
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika 
  • ½ tsp dried oregano 
  • ½ tsp dried basil 
  • ½ tsp garlic powder 
     
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper or red pepper flakes to taste 
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil 
2 (15 oz) cans of cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 large or 2 medium bell peppers, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped finely
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced black olives 
  • ½ bunch of flat leaf parsley or 
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped finely 
## Instructions 1. Toast nuts in heavy frying pan over very low heat, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning. When lightly browned and fragrant, remove from pan. 2. Prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, add lemon juice, vinegar, dried and fresh herbs, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is combined and blended well. 3. Add the beans, vegetables, and fresh herbs to the dressing. 4. Gently fold all ingredients to mix the salad and coat with dressing. 5. Marinate for several hours or overnight allowing the beans to infuse with flavors. 6. Before serving, gently mix the bean salad and garnish with the toasted nuts/seeds. 7. 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