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Italian White Bean Salad

Italian White Bean Salad: A Fresh, No-Cook Delight!

This Italian White Bean Salad is a fresh, healthy, and quick meal option bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for busy days.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Nocellara olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers optional
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 can Albacore tuna optional
  • 4 slices crusty bread for serving
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or omit for vegetarian
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan shavings for topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine freshly chopped parsley, basil, capers, minced garlic, and anchovy paste if using. Drizzle in olive oil and red wine vinegar, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Mix well to create a vibrant green dressing.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and diced red onion. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss gently to combine.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the salad mixture and gently fold to combine without mashing the beans.
  4. Top with parmesan shavings and optional albacore tuna. Serve immediately with crusty bread or let sit to chill for a while before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor development.

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