Creating a scrumptious Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Arugula is easy with these clear steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Carefully rinse and drain the cannellini beans. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion.
2. Combine Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
3. Add Greens: Gently fold in the fresh arugula and chopped basil, ensuring not to bruise the greens.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine, being careful not to mash the beans.
6. Chill (Optional): For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.
7. Serve: If desired, top with crumbled feta cheese or sliced olives for an extra touch of flavor and elegance.

Following these steps will yield a charming salad that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty.