SpanishEasy · Room Temperature
Tomato, White Bean and Cucumber Salad
Ripe tomatoes, white beans already tender, and cucumber sliced thin — dressed with olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar that wakes everything up without overpowering the sweetness of the tomatoes. It is the sort of thing you make at the end of summer when the market is overflowing and the kitchen should stay cool.
Prep
25 min
Rest
20 min
Total
45 min
Method
Prepare the cucumber
Season the beans
2
In a large bowl, combine the drained white beans with the minced garlic. Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat. Set aside to let the garlic bloom in the oil for 5 minutes.
Make the dressing
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper until emulsified.
Assemble the salad
Rest and serve
5
Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature so the flavours marry. Scatter the chopped parsley over the top and serve with crusty bread.
A
Nutri-Score
Excellent balance
A–E · lower is better · score -11
Calories
322
per serving
Source of protein · 15gLow sugar · 4gLow saturated fat · 2gLow salt · 184mg
Protein
15g
Carbs
43g
Fat
11g
Sat. fat
2g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
184mg
VeganGluten FreeDairy FreeMediterraneanLow CalorieHeart HealthyDiabetes FriendlyAnti InflammatoryWeight ManagementHigh FiberPlant BasedLow Sodium OptionMediterranean Diet
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
B
Environmental impact
Low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.5
per serving
BCarbonAEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
0.5m³
Runoff
0.03g P
ripe tomatoes, diced drives 56% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
5
Umami
4
Sweet
3
Salty
3
Sour
2
Bitter
2
Spicy
Textures
CrispTenderJuicy
Aromas
HerbalPungentCitrusFruity
Kitchen Equipment
Counter FootprintSmall
Techniques
Safety & Storage
Cross Contamination
Use separate cutting boards for raw vegetables and any allergens. If serving with crusty bread, ensure bread is stored separately to prevent cross-contact with wheat allergens.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover salad within 2 hours of preparation. Store in an airtight container and consume within 3 days. The beans and vegetables contain moisture that can cause sogginess over time.
Temperature
The 10-minute room temperature rest period for flavor melding is acceptable for service. Do not exceed 2 hours total at room temperature to prevent bacterial growth.
High Risk Population
This dish contains raw minced garlic and uncooked vegetables. Immunocompromised individuals, elderly, pregnant women, and young children should consume with caution as raw garlic may cause digestive irritation.
Allergen Warning
Although no common allergens are present in this recipe, verify that all ingredients purchased are free from allergen cross-contact during manufacturing or processing, particularly for canned beans which may be processed in facilities handling wheat, soy, or sulfites.
Pro Tips
Technique
Do not skip the salt on the cucumber — it draws out the water that would otherwise dilute your dressing and make the whole salad soggy. Pat it dry thoroughly, or you will have a watery mess, not a salad.
Seasonal
Use the ripest tomatoes you can find, the ones that smell like summer itself. A January supermarket tomato will give you nothing but sadness. Wait for August or do not bother.
Substitution
If you cannot find fresh flat-leaf parsley, a handful of fresh mint works beautifully — it brings a different warmth that still honors the Valencian spirit of the dish.
From the chef
This is the kind of salad my grandmother would have served alongside the paella on a hot August afternoon, when the tomatoes were so ripe they practically split from the vine themselves. She always said the beans should drink the dressing like the Albufera drinks the morning mist — slowly, completely. A good salad is not an afterthought; it is the counterpoint that makes everything else sing.
TagsColdNo CookVegetarianHealthyEasyBeansSummer
Source: generated · May 30, 2026