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Italian White Bean Salad

Delicious Italian White Bean Salad Ready in 20 Minutes

This Italian White Bean Salad is a quick, no-cook dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can (14 oz) Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • ¼ cup Nocellara or Castelvetrano Olives torn
  • ¼ cup Red Onion sliced into quarter moons
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Shavings
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Capers chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Clove finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon Anchovy Paste substitute with kosher salt if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar adds acidity
  • 225 grams Albacore Tuna drained, optional
  • Crusty Bread suggested for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon of chopped capers, and 1 finely chopped garlic clove. Add ¼ teaspoon of anchovy paste, ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Mix well until fully combined, creating a fragrant salsa verde.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 can (14 oz) of drained and rinsed cannellini beans, approximately ½ cup of quartered cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup of torn Nocellara or Castelvetrano olives, and ¼ cup of sliced red onion. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together using a spatula.
  3. Carefully drizzle the prepared salsa verde over the mixed salad base. Using a spatula, toss the salad gently to coat each ingredient with the dressing.
  4. Once combined, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of parmesan shavings, folding them into the salad lightly. If desired, gently add about 225 g of drained albacore tuna for an extra boost.
  5. Transfer your Italian White Bean Salad onto a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Pair this refreshing salad with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the salad chill for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.

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