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Italian White Bean Salad Recipe

Delicious Italian White Bean Salad Recipe in Just 20 Minutes

This Italian White Bean Salad Recipe combines creamy cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, and olives for a quick, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pantry Staples
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans well-rinsed
  • 1 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt use sparingly
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
Fresh Produce
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
Fats & Condiments
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste or miso paste for vegan option
Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Shavings for topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano Olives torn

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine chopped parsley, basil, capers, minced garlic, and anchovy paste. Add red pepper flakes and black pepper. Pour in olive oil and red wine vinegar. Stir well and let rest for 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, add rinsed cannellini beans, quartered cherry tomatoes, and torn Castelvetrano olives. Add sliced red onion, sprinkle with salt, and gently toss to mix.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
  4. Top with parmesan shavings and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse beans well, gently toss to keep beans intact, and adjust seasoning before serving. For best flavor, let the salad rest before serving.

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