No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad

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This easy white bean and spinach caprese salad features the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix. If you can’t find mozzarella pearls, cut or tear a fresh ball of mozzarella into bite-size pieces instead. If you like your salad with a little kick, try swapping out the spinach for arugula.

a recipe photo of the No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad
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Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
  • This salad combines fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic for a classic caprese flavor.
  • White beans bring plant-based protein to the mix.
  • Fresh baby spinach provides additional vitamins and minerals.
the ingredients to make the No-Cook White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach

  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed

  • 1 (10-ounce) container cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Directions

  1. Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add spinach, beans, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil; toss to combine. Garnish with more fresh basil, if desired.

    a photo of the salad ingredients being mixed together

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans

EatingWell.com, July 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273 Calories
13g Fat
27g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Vitamin A 280µg
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 3mg 20%
Folate 161µg
Vitamin K 233µg
Sodium 389mg 17%
Calcium 248mg 19%
Iron 5mg 26%
Magnesium 100mg 24%
Potassium 891mg 19%
Zinc 2mg 20%
Vitamin B12 1µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.