This Marinated White Bean & Crouton Salad is full of hearty flavors, with delicious savory toasted bread and a tangy vinaigrette.
This is one of those salads that you’ll be craving! There is lots to love about this salad, from the flavors and textures, to the nourishing ingredients. It’s super satisfying too!
What I Love About This Marinated White Bean & Crouton Salad
The croutons — these toasted croutons are beyond delicious! They’re perfectly crisp on the outside while still chewy on the inside. Plus, they soak up the dressing like a dream!
The marinated white beans — these beans are the second star of the show. They are flavored with lemon, olive oil, herbs and sun-dried tomatoes. The flavor combination is just delicious.
This salad is so satisfying. This isn’t one of those salad where you’ll be hungry again in 30 minutes after eating it. The combination of the croutons and white beans make this salad hearty.
It’s versatile! You can use your choice of greens. Arugula is an awesome option but you can use your favorite. Another great option would be massaged kale. If you’re looking for great kale salad recipes, try this Vegan Apple and Feta Salad or this BBQ Ranch Chickpea Kale Salad.
Marinated White Bean & Crouton Salad
Ingredients
Marinated White Beans
- 1 15 oz. can great northern or cannellini beans can use butter beans too
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 tbsp fresh or dried chives
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp each kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder
- 1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and drained, or the variety not in oil
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp each kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder
Other Salad ingredients
- 4 cups cubed Italian bread or baguette cut in 1 inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional for drizzling onto bread cubes
- 1/4 tsp each kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder for bread cubes
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 5 oz. spring mix or arugula or your favorite greens
- 3/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup crumbled vegan feta
- 1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
Instructions
- To make the beans, mix all the Marinated Beans ingredients in a bowl.
- Meanwhile, season the breadcrumbs and drizzle the olive oil if using, and toast bread cubes on medium heat for 6-7 min stirring occasionally until crisp on outside yet still soft on inside.
- Whisk together all Dressing ingredients. To assemble salad, place greens into large serving bowl. Top with roasted peppers, feta, croutons, tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss.