Lemon Herb White Bean and Hemp Salad
A refreshing, digestion-friendly Mediterranean salad featuring protein-rich hemp hearts and creamy cannellini beans. A bright lemon and herb dressing makes this a perfect make-ahead meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
Colander · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep ahead: This salad actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours. You can make a double batch and keep it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup canned cannellini beans (rinsed), cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Place the cannellini beans in a fine…
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Place the cannellini beans in a fine…
Place the cannellini beans in a fine mesh sieve and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Shake off excess moisture.
Look for: the water runs clear
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Finely dice the red onion and juice…
Finely dice the red onion and juice the lemon.
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Combine the red onion
In your serving bowl, combine the red onion, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, a generous pinch of sea salt, and black pepper. Let this sit for 5 minutes. (Soaking the raw onion in citrus helps neutralize its bite and makes it much easier to digest).
Allow: 5 minutes
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Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop…
Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
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Add the rinsed beans
Add the rinsed beans, hemp hearts, tomatoes, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing.
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Toss everything together until well combined
Toss everything together until well combined. Taste and add a little more salt or a pinch of dried oregano if desired.
Look for: well combined
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