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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps, Tacos, and Burritos

    Easy White Bean Salad

    Published: Jan 24, 2017 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Quick & Easy White Bean Salad - ready in just 5 minutes. Vegan, dairy free, gluten free, salad, sandwich, lunch, snack, appetizer, recipe, fast

    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.*

    Two white bean salad pita pockets stacked in front of a yogurt container.

    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?!

    White bean salad in a bowl on a plate with crackers.

    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.

    White beans, cucumber, red bell pepper and lettuce in a pita pocket.

    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.

    Close up of creamy white bean salad ingredients.

    More easy vegan sandwiches and wraps

    • Vegan Chickpea Salad
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    • Curried Tofu Salad
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    Hand holding a pita pocket filled with white bean salad.

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    Two pita pockets stacked on top of each other and stuffed with White Bean Salad w/ cucumbers, red peppers, and red leaf lettuce.

    Quick and Easy White Bean Salad (vegan, gluten free)

    A super quick and easy White Bean Salad. Perfect on it’s own, as a sandwich in pita bread or a wrap, or served alongside crackers for a healthy snack.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Salad, Sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    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 facts calculated for salad only, not including pita bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 23850IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 4.9mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. francesca says

      August 30, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Hey Jenn! Thank you so much for being part of my 50 Epic Vegan Back to School recipes’ roundup ♥ I loved your recipe!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 30, 2017 at 9:06 pm

        Thank you so much for including it, Francesca! Great roundup!

        Reply
    2. Nyuki Shotts says

      March 28, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        March 29, 2017 at 9:02 am

        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!

        Reply
    3. Paige Wulfert says

      January 31, 2017 at 8:14 pm

      going to make this white bean salad very soon…yum

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 01, 2017 at 9:58 am

        Yay! Let me know how it turns out! Hope you love it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      January 29, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      What a nice change from chickpeas! I need to try some of this yogurt.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 30, 2017 at 7:07 am

        Thanks, Amy! I love chickpeas, but they definitely have a strong distinct flavor. Sometimes I want something lighter!

        Reply
    5. Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen says

      January 29, 2017 at 5:39 am

      Love the sound of this. Ticks all my boxes!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 29, 2017 at 9:54 am

        Thanks, Aimee!

        Reply
    6. Cadry says

      January 25, 2017 at 9:55 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 26, 2017 at 7:59 am

        Yes, I’m so with you on the quick and easy! Thanks, Cadry. I hope you love it!

        Reply
    7. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

      January 25, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Quick and easy is key! I love white beans, I don’t think they get enough attention! LOL! Perfect lunch!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2017 at 4:00 pm

        Yes, I agree! I like them better than chickpeas in a lot of instances because chickpeas have such a distinct flavor. Thanks, Sophia!

        Reply
    8. Alisa Fleming says

      January 25, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2017 at 3:03 pm

        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!!

        Reply
    9. Emily Kyle says

      January 25, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      So simple and fresh! I have some pitas in the fridge just waiting for this tasty salad 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2017 at 3:02 pm

        Thanks, Emily! It’s definitely super easy!

        Reply
    10. Mary Ellen - VNutrition says

      January 25, 2017 at 9:29 am

      This looks so yummy! What a great lunch idea! And using vegan yogurt for the dressing is genius!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2017 at 9:32 am

        Thanks, Mary Ellen! I love that yogurt so much!

        Reply
    11. Mel says

      January 25, 2017 at 9:28 am

      This will be perfect for my lunch as I made some pitas yesterday. Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2017 at 9:32 am

        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!

        Reply
    12. Amanda Mason says

      January 24, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2017 at 7:19 am

        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!

        Reply
    13. Nicole Dawson says

      January 24, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 25, 2017 at 7:15 am

        Thanks, Nicole! It gives it a light, creamy, tangy flavor!

        Reply
    14. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says

      January 24, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      I love how quick and easy this is, and I love how it can be served many different ways – so versatile!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 24, 2017 at 3:21 pm

        Yes, super versatile! I think it would even be good tossed with pasta! Thanks, Dianne!

        Reply
    15. Becky Striepe says

      January 24, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      I love the sound of this salad, and that yogurt dressing is amazing!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 24, 2017 at 2:19 pm

        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!!!). 🙂

        Reply

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