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Italian White Bean Salad Recipe

Zesty Italian White Bean Salad Recipe for Quick, Fresh Flavor

This Italian White Bean Salad recipe offers a refreshing mix of flavors and is perfect for quick meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 cup Nocellara olives torn
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan shavings or nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
For the Salsa Verde
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil high quality
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Salsa Verde by mixing parsley, basil, capers, garlic, and anchovy paste in a bowl. Add olive oil and vinegar, season with red pepper flakes and black pepper, and whisk until combined.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss gently.
  3. Drizzle salsa verde over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
  4. Add Parmesan shavings on top and fold in gently.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best taste. Toss gently to keep beans intact.

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