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Plate of Vegan French White Bean Salad

French White Bean Salad

This Vegan French White Bean Salad combines creamy white beans, crisp green beans, radishes, celery, capers, and fresh herbs with a bright lemon-Dijon shallot vinaigrette. It’s an easy, fresh, protein-rich salad that’s perfect for lunches, picnics, potlucks, and make-ahead meals.
Servings 4 - 6
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients
  

For Salad

  • 2 15 ounce cans cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • 4 -5 radishes thinly sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cappers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon (optional)

For Dijon-Shallot Vinaigrett

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon coconut vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon caper brine, (optional)
  • 1/3 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Soften the shallot. Add the finely chopped shallot, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, caper brine, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Stir and let sit for 10–15 minutes. This mellows the raw shallot and lets its flavor infuse the dressing.
  • Blanch the green beans. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2–3 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water. Pat dry.
  • Finish the vinaigrette. Slowly whisk the olive oil into the shallot mixture until the dressing is well combined.
  • Assemble the salad. Add the white beans, green beans, celery, radishes, parsley, chives, tarragon, and capers to a large bowl.
  • Pour the Dijon-shallot vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
    Rest before serving. Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes so the beans absorb the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust the lemon, salt, or Dijon if needed.

Notes

Fresh tarragon is optional, but it gives the salad a distinctly French flavor. If you prefer, use a small amount of fresh dill instead. The salad can also be chilled for an hour before serving for a stronger, more developed flavor.