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Italian White Bean Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad bursting with flavor, featuring creamy white beans, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Perfect as a meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans cans of white beans (cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 optional avocado, diced for creaminess

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained white beans.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and freshly chopped parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the bean and veggie mixture.
  4. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are well-coated in the dressing.
  5. Give the salad a taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
  6. Enjoy immediately, or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If adding avocado, fold it in just before serving.

Notes

Experiment with different bean varieties and fresh herbs like basil or mint. Prepare in advance for a make-ahead dish, and store without avocado if meal-prepping.