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Italian White Bean Salad

Delicious Italian White Bean Salad in Under 20 Minutes

Enjoy this vibrant Italian White Bean Salad, a quick gluten-free dish of creamy beans and fresh vegetables, bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Nocellara or Castelvetrano Olives torn
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Shavings omit for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste omit for vegetarian
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 can Albacore Tuna optional
  • 4 slices Crusty Bread for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparing the Salad
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the parsley, basil, capers, minced garlic, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil and vinegar, whisking until blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss gently.
  3. Pour the salsa verde over the salad and toss gently to coat without mashing the beans.
  4. Grate or shave Parmesan over the top, mix lightly, and taste to adjust seasoning.
  5. If using, layer albacore tuna on top of the salad before serving with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the salad marinate for 30 minutes for best flavor. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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