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Italian White Bean Salad

Fresh Italian White Bean Salad Ready in 20 Minutes

Italian White Bean Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Green Olives (Nocellara/Castelvetrano) quartered
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion sliced into quarter moons
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Parmesan Shavings optional for vegan
For the Salsa Verde
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil torn
  • 1 teaspoon Capers
  • 1 clove Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine chopped parsley, torn basil leaves, capers, and chopped garlic. Add anchovy paste and red pepper flakes; drizzle in extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Mix well until blended.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add drained cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, quartered olives, and sliced red onion. Sprinkle with kosher salt and gently toss until mixed.
  3. Drizzle the salsa verde over the salad mixture and gently fold together, being careful not to mash the beans.
  4. Add parmesan shavings on top. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

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