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Italian White Bean Salad

Refreshing Italian White Bean Salad That's Perfectly Simple

This Italian White Bean Salad is a refreshing, gluten-free delight packed with summer flavors and ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups canned cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 cup Nocellara del Belice olives torn
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup parmesan shavings omit for vegan option
  • 1 can albacore tuna packed in olive oil

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine parsley, basil, capers, garlic, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Add olive oil and red wine vinegar. Mix and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss gently.
  3. Drizzle the prepared salsa verde over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. If using, fold in parmesan shavings and tuna gently. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

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