Italian White Bean Salad
If you’re in search of a light, refreshing dish that packs a flavorful punch, look no further than this Italian White Bean Salad Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful addition to family gatherings, this salad combines the creamy texture of cannellini beans with the brightness of juicy tomatoes and zesty salsa verde dressing. It’s not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile—enjoy it solo, paired with grilled chicken, or served alongside crusty bread. Once you try this vibrant salad, it will surely become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- For Salsa Verde: parsley, basil, capers, garlic, olive oil, and red apple vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix parsley, basil, capers, garlic, salt (or anchovy paste), red pepper flakes, black pepper, olive oil, and vinegar to create the salsa verde.
- In another bowl, combine cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, torn olives, red onion and sprinkle with salt. Toss gently.
- Drizzle salsa verde over the salad; toss carefully to coat all ingredients.
- Top with parmesan shavings and serve with optional tuna or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg