Italian Cannellini Bean Salad
This cannellini bean salad recipe is an excellent choice for any occasion and a perfect way to enjoy the creamy texture of white beans in a fresh and satisfying way.
Ingredients
- 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup Castelvetrano olives
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar
- ¼ extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 oz fresh shaved Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cans of cannellini beans, ¼ cup of chopped red onion, ½ cup of chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano, 1 diced red bell pepper, ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and ⅓ cup of Castelvetrano olives.2 cans cannellini beans, ¼ cup red onion, ½ cup fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, 1 red bell pepper, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup Castelvetrano olives
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of red wine vinegar, ¼ cup of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the zest of 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, honey, garlic and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.½ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar, ¼ extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, Zest of one lemon, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- Combine and toss: Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Let it marinate: For the best results, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Just before serving, top with 2 oz of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese and optional fresh chopped basil.2 oz fresh shaved Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 1040mgPotassium: 516mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1385IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 5mg
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