This easy White Bean Salad is brightened up with a simple lemon vinaigrette and topped with crumbled bacon, fresh basil, and tangy gouda cheese cubes. It's the perfect healthy meal and an easy meal prep recipe!
4ouncessalad greensromaine, kale, spinach, or your favorite mix
6slicesbaconcooked and chopped
1/2cupgouda cheesecubed
1/4cupred onionchopped
1/4cupItalian parsleychopped
Lemon Vinaigrette
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonslemon juice
1tablespoonhoney
1teaspoonDijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Mix up the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl or jar and stir until it's well-combined. Taste the dressing and add more lemon or honey based on your preferences.
Pour the vinaigrette over a bowl of drained and rinsed white beans. Chill in the fridge at least 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the salad.
In one large serving bowl or in four individual dinner bowls, place the greens and top with cheese, bacon, red onion, and parsley. Finally, add the marinated white beans, toss the salad, and serve with lemon wedges (optional).