Tuscan White Bean Salad
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Tuscan White Bean Salad
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This easy Tuscan White Bean Salad is packed with wonderful flavors and protein, ready in just 10 minutes. Made with cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, red onions, basil, and a tangy lemon dressing. It's a refreshing and nutritious choice for a great protein-rich salad.
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Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Salad
- 2 cups cannellini beans drained and rinsed, cooked or canned
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved, optional
- 1 bell pepper diced (red, yellow, or orange)
- parsley finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the cannellini beans, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Gently fold the dressing into the bean mixture until everything is evenly coated. Stir well to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish again with fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
- ix gently the salad to avoid breaking/mushing the beans.
- Use trusted canned beans or cook at home to avoid mushiness. Mix gently the salad to avoid breaking/mushing the beans.
- Adjust the spice level and lemon juice to suit your taste, from mild to spicy.
- Prepare in advance; no reheating is needed. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and meal prep.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
1203mg
(26%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2229IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
103mg
(114%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1203mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2229IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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