Name: Italian Cannellini Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cans cannellini beans; 0.25 cup red onion; 0.5 cup fresh parsley; 1 tbsp fresh oregano; 1 red bell pepper; 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1 cup Castelvetrano Olives; 0.5 cup red wine vinegar; 0.25 cup oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar; 0.25 extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; Zest of one lemon; 2 cloves garlic; 0.25 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 ounces grated parmesan

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Italian Cannellini Bean Salad

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Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cans of cannellini beans, ¼ cup of chopped red onion, ½ cup of chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano, 1 diced red bell pepper, ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and ⅓ cup of Castelvetrano olives.

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of red wine vinegar, ¼ cup of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the zest of 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Combine and toss: Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.

Let it marinate: For the best results, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Serve: Just before serving, top with 2 oz of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese and optional fresh chopped basil.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bean Marination Magic 💦
Let your cannellini beans sit in the vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow maximum flavor absorption and create a more complex taste profile.
Olive Oil Infusion Technique 🫒
Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar as a flavor booster in your vinaigrette, which adds depth and complexity to the overall dressing.
Red Onion Mellowing Hack 🧅
Soak sliced red onions in cold water for 10 minutes before adding to the salad to reduce their sharp bite and make them more palatable.
Fresh Herb Chopping Pro Tip 🌿
Chop fresh parsley and oregano just before adding to the salad to preserve their essential oils and maximize their aromatic qualities.
Make-Ahead Flavor Enhancement 🕰️
Prepare the salad a day in advance and store in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify overnight for an even more delicious result.