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Italian White Bean Salad

Zesty Italian White Bean Salad Ready in 20 Minutes

This Italian White Bean Salad combines creamy cannellini beans, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and briny olives in a no-cook, healthy dish ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Nocellara del Belice Olives Torn or sliced
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Finely diced
  • to taste Kosher Salt
For the Dressing (Salsa Verde)
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 handful Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Basil) Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Capers
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Shavings Optional
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat
  • 1 can Canned Tuna Optional for protein
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread For serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine chopped fresh parsley, fresh basil, capers, minced garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar to make the salsa verde.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the rinsed cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and torn or sliced olives. Finely dice the red onion and add it in, seasoning with kosher salt.
  3. Drizzle the prepared salsa verde over the salad mixture, tossing gently to coat the ingredients.
  4. Top with Parmesan shavings and canned tuna if desired, then serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving and use high-quality ingredients.

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