As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see my Privacy Policy for more details.
This White Bean Salad is super quick and easy. It’s perfect on its own, served with crackers, or as a sandwich in pita bread or a wrap. You’re only 5 minutes away from delicious eats!
*Just a quick note to let you know this post is sponsored by So Delicious Dairy Free in honor of the 21-Day Dairy-free Challenge, and the Dairy-Free Menu Plan event being hosted by Go Dairy Free. I only recommend products that I love and use myself. All opinions are my own.*
As much as I love being in the kitchen and cooking up a storm, sometimes I just don’t have the time to make something elaborate.
Correction – I pretty much never have time for elaborate. But, often, I can’t even piece together 30 minutes to make a meal.
I know many of you are in the same boat – can I get a show of hands please?
Yup, that’s a lot of you! But I also know you are trying to be healthy and you really don’t want to reach for that frozen diet meal or yet another protein shake.
This Vegan White Bean Salad is perfect for a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or even yummy snacking throughout your day. It’s healthy, dairy free, gluten free, oil free, and delicious!
Oh, and did I mention it takes only about 5 minutes?!
Ingredient notes and substitutions
White beans ~ I like a soft, creamy bean for this recipe. Cannellini beans (or white kidney beans as they are sometimes called), Great Northern beans or navy beans would all work.
I used canned for convenience, but if you are into making them from scratch, be my guest.
This easy recipe is a great way to use up any leftover cooked beans you have sitting around in your fridge.
Veggies ~ A few chopped cucumbers, bell peppers, and green onion are simple, yet flavorful and add a nice crunch to an otherwise creamy dish.
Chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, or shredded carrot would all be delicious substitutions or additions.
Herbs ~ Fresh herbs keep this salad light and lively. I like parsley for the lemony flavor it provides, but fresh dill would be a wonderful substitution to change things up.
Dressing ~ Store-bought yogurt, a touch of Dijon mustard and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice is all you need for a tasty, creamy sauce.
I use So Delicious Dairy Free Unsweetened Yogurt Alternative as the base for the dressing for this salad. I use this dairy free yogurt all the time in sauces, spreads, dressings, smoothies, on top of chili, or simply mixed with fruit and granola for breakfast or snack. It’s creamy, a little tangy and, ahem, so delicious.
You can use your favorite plain, unsweetened yogurt. Vegan mayo would work as well.
How to make the recipe
This white bean salad recipes could not be easier to make.
Open a can of beans, chop a few vegetables, whisk up the creamy dressing, and stir everything together. Done!
For more easy plant based recipes ready in no time, check out my list of 15 Minute Recipes and 30 Minute Recipes.
How to serve
Pile this White Bean Salad into pita bread with some leafy green lettuce or roll it up into a wrap.
Serve it with some crunchy rice crackers for a great texture contrast.
Toss it with mixed greens and chopped nuts or seeds for a hearty salad.
It would even be perfect as a side dish for falafel, crunchy fritters or a veggie burger.
Heck, you could even turn this into a party dish by serving it as a bruschetta topping.
More easy vegan sandwiches and wraps
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you tried it, please use the rating system in the recipe card and leave a comment below with your feedback.
Be sure to sign up for my FREE Newsletter to be the first to get my NEW recipes! You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!
Quick and Easy White Bean Salad (vegan, gluten free)
Ingredients
For the White Bean Salad
- 1 ½ cups cooked white beans or 1 15 oz can, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
For the Tangy Dairy Free Yogurt Dressing
- ¼ cup So Delicious Dairy Free Unsweetened Yogurt Alternative or your fave dairy free unsweetened plain yogurt
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- salt/pepper to taste
For the Pita Sandwich
- 4 big leaves of red leaf lettuce or your favorite salad greens
- 4 pita pockets gluten free, if desired
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for the White Bean Salad in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Tangy Dairy Free Yogurt Dressing in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the white bean salad and mix well.
- If serving as a pita sandwich, tuck 1 lettuce leaf into each pita pocket and fill with equal amounts of the white bean salad.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
francesca says
Hey Jenn! Thank you so much for being part of my 50 Epic Vegan Back to School recipes’ roundup ♥ I loved your recipe!
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much for including it, Francesca! Great roundup!
Nyuki Shotts says
This was really tasty. I used regular plain yoghurt,since the dairy-free part wasn’t important to me,but I’m sure it didn’t change the taste,definitely a keeper.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Nyuki! So glad you loved it! Regular dairy yogurt wouldn’t change the taste at all so glad you were able to sub for what worked for you. Thanks for stopping by!
Paige Wulfert says
going to make this white bean salad very soon…yum
Jenn S. says
Yay! Let me know how it turns out! Hope you love it! 🙂
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
What a nice change from chickpeas! I need to try some of this yogurt.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Amy! I love chickpeas, but they definitely have a strong distinct flavor. Sometimes I want something lighter!
Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen says
Love the sound of this. Ticks all my boxes!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Aimee!
Cadry says
This looks right up my alley! I have been all about easy recipes lately (well, even more than usual). This time of year, I just need it to be healthy, filling, fast, and tasty too, of course. Your white bean salad ticks all of those boxes!
Jenn S. says
Yes, I’m so with you on the quick and easy! Thanks, Cadry. I hope you love it!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
Quick and easy is key! I love white beans, I don’t think they get enough attention! LOL! Perfect lunch!
Jenn S. says
Yes, I agree! I like them better than chickpeas in a lot of instances because chickpeas have such a distinct flavor. Thanks, Sophia!
Alisa Fleming says
Oh my goodness, this salad looks amazing Jenn! I can’t believe how easy and healthy it is. I’m thinking I may need to make it and stir in quinoa as I have a whole bunch on hand!
Jenn S. says
Quinoa sounds like an awesome addition! You might need to add a bit more dressing since the quinoa will soak up some. I hope you love it! Thanks!!
Emily Kyle says
So simple and fresh! I have some pitas in the fridge just waiting for this tasty salad 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Emily! It’s definitely super easy!
Mary Ellen - VNutrition says
This looks so yummy! What a great lunch idea! And using vegan yogurt for the dressing is genius!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Mary Ellen! I love that yogurt so much!
Mel says
This will be perfect for my lunch as I made some pitas yesterday. Can’t wait to try it!
Jenn S. says
I need to try your homemade pitas….they look so fluffy! I don’t know why, but homemade bread products (other than quick breads) intimidate me. LOL! Thanks, Mel!
Amanda Mason says
Question – where do you get your gluten free pitas? This recipe is perfect for me…dairy free and gluten free! I want to make this but I need a good gluten free pita!
Jenn S. says
Hi, Amanda. These are regular wheat pitas. There are several on Amazon, but I would imagine Whole Foods or your local specialty health store might carry them. Enjoy!
Nicole Dawson says
Although I make something similar, I’ve never used yogurt in the dressing although that sounds like a great way to mix it up. Can’t wait to try it.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Nicole! It gives it a light, creamy, tangy flavor!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
I love how quick and easy this is, and I love how it can be served many different ways – so versatile!
Jenn S. says
Yes, super versatile! I think it would even be good tossed with pasta! Thanks, Dianne!
Becky Striepe says
I love the sound of this salad, and that yogurt dressing is amazing!
Jenn S. says
Thank you! I’m obsessed with their yogurts lately…I’m using them in everything! And the sweetened ones are perfect with granola for breakfast (or your smoothie bowls!!!). 🙂