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Italian White Bean Salad

Zesty Italian White Bean Salad That's Effortlessly Delicious

This Italian White Bean Salad is a quick, nutritious, and versatile dish packed with flavors and ideal for a refreshing meal or side.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives quartered
  • 1/4 cup red onion sliced
  • to taste tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese fresh shavings, optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp capers optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp anchovy paste optional
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 can Albacore tuna optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • spatula
  • large wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped parsley, basil, capers, minced garlic, anchovy paste, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper. Slowly drizzle in ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar. Stir briskly until well blended and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, add a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and quartered olives. Gently sprinkle kosher salt and toss everything with a spatula without mashing the beans.
  3. Drizzle the rested salsa verde over the bean mixture. Use a large wooden spoon to carefully fold the salad and dressing together until well coated.
  4. Top with fresh shavings of parmesan cheese and, if desired, flake in some albacore tuna. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let flavors deepen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Rinse beans well to enhance flavor absorption. Use gentle tossing to maintain the creamy texture of beans. High-quality ingredients will improve the flavors significantly.

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