White Bean Cherry Tomato Basil Salad is quick to make and delicious. It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free. Try it as a light meal with some crusty bread, or enjoy it as a side. It’s perfect for potlucks!
It doesn’t get much easier than making this salad.
I love having options like this when it’s hot, and I just don’t feel like cooking.
But I can always open a can of beans and combine it with some flavorful ingredients to make a healthy meal.
And you may already have all the ingredients you need in your kitchen!
White Bean Cherry Tomato Basil Salad is a great recipe for enjoying the flavors of the season.
During the summer months, you’ll always find tomatoes and basil in my house.
There are so many ways you can use them to make tasty warm-weather meals.
Of course there’s the classic Cherry Tomato Penne Pasta.
And they both star in Avocado Basil Pesto Pasta.
In addition, they are great together in salads such as Watermelon Tomato Basil Salad.
In fact, I could eat a bowl of fresh tomatoes and basil and be perfectly happy!
I always recommend keeping some cans of beans and some fresh garlic in your pantry.
Or even better, you can buy dried beans and make a few batches every week in your Instant Pot.
Having some beans on hand makes putting together a delicious meal a cinch.
If you want a hot meal, you can’t go wrong with Cilantro Lime Rice and Back Beans or Chickpea Guacamole Tacos.
For cold meals, some of my favorite ways to use beans are in Olive Cucumber Chickpea Salad, Middle Eastern Bean Salad (Balela), and, of course, this White Bean Cherry Tomato Basil Salad!
You can use any variety of white bean to make this salad.
You might see white beans sold as Great Northern, Cannellini, White Kidney, or Navy.
Any of these varieties will work in this salad.
Since they have a subtle taste, I like to keep the other flavors simple so that they don’t overpower the white beans.
Now let’s make White Bean Cherry Tomato Basil Salad!
White Bean Cherry Tomato Basil Salad
Ingredients
- 1 can white beans rinsed and drained (14.5 ounces or 1 1/2 cups) See notes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes) quartered
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup basil leaves torn
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Becky Striepe says
Ooh this looks like a perfect summer side. Or entree, even!
Amy says
Thanks Becky! I love it for lunch!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
I love that you included white beans in this simple refreshing salad! Love incorporating them into meals
Amy says
Thank you, Anjali! People seem to forget about the mighty white bean. 🙂
Mel \ avirtualvegan.com says
It’s so simple but full of flavour. I love salads like that. When I want a quick lunch or side it’s important to me the salad is quick and easy otherwise I end up skipping it and eating something not so healthy instead. I have no excuses here as I literally have every one of the ingredients! I bet it’s great for packed lunches too!
Amy says
Thank you, Mel! Yes, it’s really good the next day, maybe even better!
Sarah Newman says
I don’t think I can ever get sick of basil – so fragrant and elevates any dish! Yum!
Amy says
Me too, Sarah! It’s definitely one of my favorite herbs.
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
This looks so simple but delicious. I love a good bean salad in the summer – yum!
Amy says
Thanks Mary Ellen! I brought it to a party yesterday, and it was a big hit!
Sarah McMinn says
You make the best salads, Amy! So refreshing.
Amy says
Thanks Sarah! 🙂
Jasmine says
White beans are my favorite bean, so this is definitely a must try recipe for me!
Amy says
They are an underrated bean!
Jasmin - VeeatCookBake says
Love salads with tomatoes. Great combo with white beans. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with some sandwiches. 🙂
Amy says
Thanks Jasmin! We’ve been enjoying it a lot this summer. 🙂
Jenn says
I love salads like this. Quick and easy, but full of flavor. Perfect on it’s own, stuffed in a pita, or scooped up with crackers! Yum!
Amy says
Thanks Jenn! We’ve been eating a lot of salads like this lately!
Sarah De la Cruz says
I’ve got all of the ingredients for this in my kitchen!!! Can’t wait to give it a try! Maybe for my picnic lunch tomorrow!
Amy says
Yes, it’s great for picnics!
Crystal says
Thanks for sharing such a simple and healthy dish! I can’t wait to try it.
Amy says
Thanks Crystal! I hope you enjoy it!