Gluten-Free White Bean Salad

This vibrant white bean salad bursts with fresh, zesty flavors and a satisfyingly tender texture. A bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette coats creamy cannellini beans, creating a refreshing and wholesome side dish.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Total: 20 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 20 minutes (10 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including cannellini beans, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice — and walks through 4 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free White Bean Salad: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, canned cannellini beans and Dijon mustard should be labeled gluten-free. Whisk the dressing in a clean bowl.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free White Bean Salad: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Shop
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard (verify GF) Shop
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1 In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed and drained cannellini beans. If using, add the minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the beans.
2 In a small separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well emulsified, about 30 seconds. Season this dressing with salt and black pepper, whisking again to combine.
3 Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the cannellini beans in the medium bowl. Gently toss everything together for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring the beans are evenly coated with the dressing.
4 Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. For optimal flavor, let the salad marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

271

Calories

11g

Protein

35g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

257mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Warm the rinsed cannellini beans briefly before dressing. Warm beans absorb the lemon-Dijon flavor more fully.
Toss the beans gently. Cannellini split easily and turn mushy with rough handling.
Add chopped celery or red onion for crunch, since everything else in the salad is soft.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free White Bean Salad take?

Gluten-Free White Bean Salad takes about 20 minutes: 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free White Bean Salad with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free White Bean Salad?

Check cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice before they go into Gluten-Free White Bean Salad. Canned cannellini beans and Dijon mustard should be labeled gluten-free. Whisk the dressing in a clean bowl.

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