Italian White Bean Salad
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5
Italian White Bean Salad
Description
The Italian White Bean Salad brings together cannellini, butter beans, and other white beans with fresh red onion slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley and basil. The beans provide a soft, creamy base that contrasts with the crispness of onion and freshness of herbs. The vinaigrette blends garlic paste, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil, creating a bright and tangy dressing that lightly coats the salad components.
The salad can be eaten right after mixing or chilled to enhance flavor integration. Its balance of tender beans and fresh vegetable elements offers a light yet satisfying complement suitable for any meal or as a side dish. The recipe encourages refrigeration for at least overnight to deepen the taste experience, making it practical for meal prep or leftovers. It stores well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator without significant loss of texture or flavor.
Ingredients
For the bean salad
- 1 ounce can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ounce can butter beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ounce can White beans drained and rinsed, or another can of either above, small
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 12 ounces cherry tomato halved
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup basil chopped
For the vinaigrette
- 1 clove garlic paste
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the beans and red onion together in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper if required.
- Pour the vinaigrette onto the salad and mix well. Add the tomatoes and herbs and gently mix one more time. The salad is best served chilled but can be eaten right away. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any canned white beans may be used interchangeably in this salad.
- Chilling the salad overnight enhances flavor melding and intensifies the taste.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.7g | 17% |
| Protein | 16.8g | 34% |
| Fat | 12.3g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Sodium | 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 21.4g | 86% |
| Sugar | 10.2g | 20% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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