I have been on a total salad kick around here and I am excited to share another salad that I am totally in love with this summer. Tomato Bean Salad is one of those salads that you can whip up in no time at all and it is so light and delicious. I love that it has an amazing creamy texture, yet there is no mayo used. It is perfect for a picnic, especially when the weather is warm.
Ingredients
- 2 15 ounce cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large tomato, chopped small
- 4 ounces goat cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- small bunch of parsley for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cannellini beans, chopped tomato, goat cheese and green onion.
- Mix well.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl combine lemon juice, olive oil, fresh garlic, crushed red pepper.
- Whisk until combined well.
- Combine with the bean mixture and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional green onions if desired.
The Sunday Supper Family is in love with getting our families outdoors and enjoying picnic food. Last week 26 of the Sunday Supper family members got together to fill a picnic basket to play The Picnic Game, in honor of International Picnic Day. This week, even more of the #SundaySupper crew is gathering to fill what will probably be a few large picnic baskets to share a big virtual picnic with you, with the help of our hostess this week, Jane of Jane’s Adventures in Dinner.
How much fun is this picnic going to be? I can’t imagine a better menu for a fun outing!
Beverages
- Orange Blossom Iced Tea by girlichef
- Red, White, and Blue Sangria by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Rosemary Nectarine Sparkling Cocktail by Food Lust People Love
- Best Picnic Wines by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Appetizers
- Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls by Daily Dish Recipes
- Peppadew Dip by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Savory Red, White, and Bleu Truffles by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Mains
- Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche by Mess Makes Food
- London Broil with Caramelized Red Onions by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Stilton Potato and Stilton Pies by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Waffle Batter Fried Chicken Tenders with Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Sides
- Mushroom and Gruyere Cheesecake by Peaceful Cooking
- Scotch Eggs by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Salads
- Caprese Pasta Salad by La Bella Vita Cucina
- Farro & Walnut Salad by Foxes Love Lemons
- Fruit Tortellini Salad by Jelly Toast
- Gluten Free Potato Salad by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Japanese Noodle Salad by Noshing With The Nolands
- Kale and Quinoa Tabbouli by Healthy. Delicious.
- Layered Chicken Salad by Nosh My Way
- Lightened Up Macaroni Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Loaded Potato Salad by Granny’s Down Home Sassy Southern Cooking
- Mexican 3 Bean Salad by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Old Fashioned Potato Salad by Life Tastes Good
- Orzo Salad with Kale Pesto by Cooking Chat
- Pizza Pasta Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
- Red, White and Blue Fruit and Cheese Salad by Shockingly Delicious
- Tomato Bean Salad by Family Foodie
- Tuna Noodle Salad by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Vegetable Salad by Magnolia Days
- Veggie Pasta Salad by Pescetarian Journal
- Watermelon and Feta Salad with Verjus by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Sandwiches and Wraps
- Pan Bagnat by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Panino con la Salamella by Manu’s Menu
- Roast Beef Wraps by Cookin’ Mimi
Sweets
- Banana Pudding Cheesecake by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Berry Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups {#glutenfree option} by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Cherry Chip Blossom Cupcakes by NinjaBaking.com
- Cherry Pie Crumb Bars by The Girl In the Little Red Kitchen
- Chocolate Chunk Brownies by What Smells So Good?
- Chocolate Syrup Brownies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Zucchini Cake by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies by Alida’s Kitchen
- Flag Cake by Pies and Plots
- Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies by Feed Me, Seymour
- Red, White, and Blue Berry Angel Food Cake Parfaits by Neighborfood
- S’mores Crumb Bars by The Redhead Baker
- Stained Glass Jello with Coconut Milk Panna Cotta by Simply Gourmet
- Strawberry Banana Oat Muffins by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
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Renee
June 29, 2014 at 7:09 amWhat a wonderful picnic salad (or for any time). Would be great with a glass of wine.
Manu
June 29, 2014 at 7:58 amI love how the goat’s cheese gives the whole salad a creamy texture!! Delicious!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
June 29, 2014 at 8:28 amLook at how that goat cheese just broke down into a creamy sauce! Love it.
Marlene @Nosh My Way
June 29, 2014 at 12:03 pmYet another fantastic dish that you created here. It’s on my list of recipes to try.
Stacy
June 29, 2014 at 12:40 pmI always feel so virtuous when I eat salads with beans, Isabel, because they are so good for you AND delicious. Yours looks wonderful!
Run DMT
June 29, 2014 at 12:55 pmThis looks so delicious! I love the simplicity of throwing it together and how flavorful it sounds.
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
June 29, 2014 at 1:08 pmI’m always looking for a delicious yet healthy side dish for the summer! I can’t wait to try this!
Tara
June 29, 2014 at 1:44 pmI have never had a salad like this before, but I love cannelli beans, YUM!!
Shaina
June 29, 2014 at 2:35 pmI loved this theme, I’m so bummed I had to back out, but I’ll be at the next one 🙂
LOVE this refreshing salad, it’s so great for summertime!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
June 29, 2014 at 2:42 pmLove the goat cheese and lemon in this. This is totally my type of salad, and PERFECT for a picnic!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
June 29, 2014 at 3:03 pmI love the combo of ingredients in this salad. I could eat the whole bowl!! Yum!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood
June 29, 2014 at 3:26 pmThis sounds wonderful! I’ve never been a big fan of mayo-y salads, but I think I would LOVE this one!
Hezzi-D
June 29, 2014 at 3:28 pmThis salad looks so fresh and pretty and I love the addition of goat cheese!
Liz
June 29, 2014 at 5:09 pmHealthy, filling and delish! A win-win-win!
Martin D. Redmond
June 29, 2014 at 5:21 pmYour salad looks great Isabel, and the addition of tomatoes puts it over the top for me! Healthy and delish. Perfect!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts
June 29, 2014 at 6:46 pmVery creative to use lemon juice to dissolve the goat cheese to produce the creamy texture.
Sarah
June 29, 2014 at 7:27 pmThis will be awesome in late July when we start getting our tomatoes in!
Christy
June 29, 2014 at 11:02 pmI can’t wait to try this – love the combination of ingredients, and it looks perfect for our extremely hot temperatures in Palm Springs.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
June 30, 2014 at 7:22 pmWow this has my name all over it! It looks amazing!
Alida
June 30, 2014 at 9:56 pmWhat a perfect recipe for some fresh tomatoes from the garden. The goat cheese is an especially delicious touch!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
July 1, 2014 at 6:18 amI love beans hot or cold! This is my kind of salad!