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Italian White Bean Salad

Italian White Bean Salad Recipe

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This Italian White Bean Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Combining creamy cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny olives, this salad is tossed in a refreshing salsa verde dressing that takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or bringing it along to a picnic, this salad is sure to impress your guests with its fresh ingredients and delightful taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (14 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ¼ cup Nocellara del Belice or Castelvetrano olives, torn
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Fresh parsley and basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chopped parsley, basil, capers, garlic, anchovy paste (or salt), red pepper flakes, black pepper, olive oil, and vinegar to create the salsa verde.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Season lightly with kosher salt.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine without mashing the beans.
  4. Serve immediately or let chill for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.

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