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Italian White Bean Salad

Italian White Bean Salad Recipe
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Elevate your meal with this vibrant Italian White Bean Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Ideal for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or a picnic spread, this no-cook dish features creamy cannellini beans, ripe tomatoes, and zesty salsa verde dressing. With just 20 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a nutritious meal packed with protein and fiber. Whether served solo or topped with albacore tuna for added protein, this salad is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (14 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ¼ cup olives, torn
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan shavings
  • Fresh herbs: parsley and basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon anchovy paste (or substitute with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 225 g albacore tuna in olive oil, drained (optional)
  • Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix parsley, basil, capers, garlic, anchovy paste (or salt), red pepper flakes, black pepper, olive oil, and red wine vinegar to create the salsa verde.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, torn olives, and red onion. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss gently.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the bean mixture and toss carefully.
  4. Add parmesan shavings and mix lightly to incorporate.
  5. For extra protein, top with drained tuna if desired. Serve immediately.

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