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Italian White Bean Salad

Delicious Italian White Bean Salad Ready in 20 Minutes

This Italian White Bean Salad is a refreshing, no-cook dish packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup Nocellara or Castelvetrano Olives torn
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced into quarter moons
  • to taste Kosher Salt adjust according to your taste preferences
  • a handful Fresh Parsley chopped
  • a handful Fresh Basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Capers can be omitted if not preferred
  • 1 clove Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste optional
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes adjust based on spice tolerance
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 can Tuna canned in olive oil
  • to taste Parmesan Shavings for a creamy finish
  • Crusty Bread for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine chopped parsley and basil, capers, garlic, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Mix well.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss together cannellini beans, quartered cherry tomatoes, torn olives, and quartered red onion. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the salad mixture, and gently toss to combine.
  4. Top with Parmesan shavings and tuna if using. Serve alongside crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salad to sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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