Warm White Bean Salad Tomatoes Arugula Baby Mozzarella
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Warm White Bean Salad Tomatoes Arugula Baby Mozzarella
Description
The recipe begins with heating olive oil infused with chopped garlic, dried basil and oregano, and a splash of balsamic vinegar to develop aromatic flavors. Plum tomatoes cook down over medium-low heat, softening and releasing their juices to create a gentle sauce. Cannellini beans are then added along with a bit of reserved bean liquid to help thicken the mixture and warm the beans until just tender.
After cooking, the warm bean and tomato mixture cools slightly before being combined with fresh arugula for a contrasting peppery bite. Baby mozzarella adds milky, creamy texture along with fresh torn basil leaves. The salad is finished with a drizzle of olive oil and optional balsamic glaze for extra sweetness and acidity. This dish is suitable as a side or light meal showcasing Italian flavors and a balance of textures.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce can plum tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon basil leaves fresh basil leaves, torn, fresh, torn
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar good quality
- 1 ounce can cannellini beans drained with 2 tablespoon liquid reserved
- 10 - 12 mozzarella baby balls
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- basil fresh leaves, for garnish
- balsamic glaze optional, for topping
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet or pan with olive oil, chopped garlic, dried basil and oregano, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper. Let the herbs get fragrant about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook an additional 8 minutes or medium low heat.
- Add the cannellini beans, add 2 tablespoon of the cooking liquid from the can as well, and cook the beans for around 5 minutes.
- Once the beans have softened slightly turn off the heat and set aside for 2 minutes to cool. Add the arugula and mix well. Add baby mozzarella, a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze, a few torn basil leaves, and serve!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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