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Italian White Bean Salad

Delicious Italian White Bean Salad in Under 20 Minutes

This Italian White Bean Salad is a quick, fresh, and healthy dish, perfect for lunch or as a delightful side.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 cup Nocellara or Castelvetrano Olives torn
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Capers rinsed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or lemon juice
Optional Additions
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Shavings or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 can Albacore Tuna packed in olive oil
  • 4 slices Crusty Bread for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine parsley, basil, capers, garlic, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and vinegar, whisking until blended.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Lightly sprinkle kosher salt and gently toss with a spatula.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the salad mixture and fold gently to coat without crushing the beans.
  4. If using, mix in Parmesan and layer tuna on top.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with herbs and olive oil, and serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Salad can be made in advance for better flavor melding.

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