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Italian White Bean Salad

Italian White Bean Salad

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Italian White Bean Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings together the wholesome goodness of cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy olives, all drizzled with a zesty salsa verde dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light weeknight dinner. Bursting with flavor and color, it serves as an excellent side dish or a satisfying main course. Packed with protein and fiber while being entirely plant-based, this Italian White Bean Salad is sure to impress everyone at your table!

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
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix chopped parsley, basil, capers, garlic, olive oil, and red apple vinegar to create the salsa verde.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, combine cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, torn olives, sliced red onion with a sprinkle of kosher salt.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Add parmesan shavings on top and lightly mix without mashing the beans.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

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