White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

delicious, fresh white bean salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (9 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

347
calories
10.4g
fat
47.2g
carbohydrates
19.2g
protein
5mg
cholesterol
423mg
sodium
White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

Recipe Description

This White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad is a great summer salad. When I make this salad, I tend to omit the anchovy and Parmesan cheese, but I learned this recipe from a friend who swears by including these ingredients. I will leave it up to you!

I often make this as a filling midweek meal or you could serve it as a cold side dish. It tastes absolutely delicious – the beans have a really creamy texture.

To make this salad, I start by making a rosemary and garlic infused olive oil. Then I make a paste with the garlic, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. I mix this paste with the beans before finally mixing in the infused olive oil, tomatoes, and parsley. Yum – I think you’re going to really love this one!

To make this version of White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make the dressing

    3 min
    Step 1 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    In a small saucepan, add garlic, a sprig of rosemary and the olive oil. Heat the oil over medium heat until the rosemary begins to sizzle.

  2. 2

    Allow the oil to infuse

    20 min
    Step 2 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Remove the pan from the heat and set to one side for 20 minutes and allow the oil to infuse with the rosemary and garlic.

  3. 3

    Remove the flavorings and reserve oil

    1 min
    Step 3 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato SaladStep 3 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    After about 20 minutes, take the rosemary sprig from the oil and discard it. Remove the garlic from the oil and set to one side. Reserve the oil.

  4. 4

    Make a paste

    2 min
    Step 4 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato SaladStep 4 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Place the garlic, anchovies (omit for vegetarian option), Parmesan cheese (or substitute for vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese), salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is a smooth paste.

  5. 5

    Mix the paste with the beans

    3 min
    Step 5 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Mix the garlic and lemon mixture with the beans in a large salad bowl until the beans are well coated. Allow the beans to rest in the paste for a few minutes.

  6. 6

    Combine the remaining ingredients

    1 min
    Step 6 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Gently mix in the reserved olive oil, tomatoes, and parsley.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Serve as a main meal or side salad.

This White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad tastes delicious and makes a filling meal which can be altered to suit vegetarians! Try it out soon and remember to tag your salad posts with #cookmerecipe

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Sarah Johnson
April 5, 2025
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I made this White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad for a summer picnic, and it was a hit! I skipped the anchovy, but it was still so creamy and flavorful. The rosemary garlic oil added a nice touch. Perfect for hot days! I’ll definetly make it again.

Paige Anderson
March 22, 2025
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Delicious!

Katherine
August 19, 2024
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I made this salad for my family’s picnic last Sunday. Everyone loved it, even the kids! The creamy beans and fresh tomatoes were a hit. I skipped the cheese but added extra lemon juice. It's a great recipe for summer, quick and easy for busy days like mine. Will make it again!

Lucas Smith
October 10, 2023
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This salad is superb. I made it for a summer picnic, and everyone couldn't stop raving about it. The creamy texture of the beans paired with the fresh tomatoes made it a hit. My wife loved it, and we ended up going back for seconds. Truly the best salad I've ever made.

Xena
October 3, 2023
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So easy, love!

Yvonne Turner
August 15, 2023
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Absolutely love this!

Quinn
April 11, 2022
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OMG, this White Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad is da bomb! Perfect for summer BBQs! I made it for our family picnic, and my kids couldn't get enough. I skipped the anchovies, but the flavors are still amazing. Definitely making this again!

Dan
March 16, 2020
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I made this salad for a picnic with my family last summer. The kids loved it! I skipped the anchovy, but the creamy beans and fresh tomatoes were a hit. It's easy, quick, and so refreshing on hot days. A perfect dish for gatherings!

Athina
June 8, 2019
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I love it!

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