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Italian White Bean Salad

Italian White Bean Salad Recipe

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Indulge in the refreshing tastes of Italy with this vibrant Italian White Bean Salad Recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this salad combines creamy cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny olives, all dressed in a zesty salsa verde. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light meal or serving it at a family gathering, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (14 oz) cannellini beans
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup green olives
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan shavings
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salsa verde by mixing parsley, basil, capers, garlic, salt (or anchovy paste), red pepper flakes, black pepper, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed cannellini beans, quartered cherry tomatoes, torn olives, and sliced red onion. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss gently.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Add parmesan shavings on top before serving.
  5. Optional: Serve topped with drained tuna and crusty bread.

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