Best Savory Bean Tomato Salad Recipes

Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad image

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 1 large clove)
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15-ounce can) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the red onion and garlic and set the dressing aside to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
Place the tomatoes, white beans and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, then gently fold in the Parmesan. Serve at room temperature using a slotted spoon.

Yellow and Green Bean Salad with Olives, Cherry Tomatoes and Summer Savory image

Provided by Peter Hoffman

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups mixed-colored string beans, trimmed
2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 sprig summer savory, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook beans until cooked through but firm, about 7 minutes; rinse with cold water. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl; add beans and toss. Serve.