Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews This no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer's best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 4, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 10 cups mixed salad greens 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes ½ cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced (1 cup) Directions Place basil, oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a mini food processor. Process until mostly smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add greens, beans, tomatoes and cucumber. Toss to coat. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 246 Calories 15g Fat 22g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 1/4 cups Calories 246 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 8g 27% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 8g 15% Total Fat 15g 20% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 4401IU 88% Vitamin C 30mg 33% Folate 190mcg 47% Sodium 271mg 12% Calcium 126mg 10% Iron 4mg 20% Magnesium 91mg 22% Potassium 793mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved