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Italian Cannellini Bean Salad

Italian Cannellini Bean Salad

This Italian Cannellini Bean Salad is a simple yet flavorful dish that has become a staple in my kitchen. It's the perfect side salad for lunch or dinner, packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and creamy cannellini beans. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or whipping up a quick side for a get-together, this salad checks all the boxes. The best part? It tastes even better the next day after all the ingredients have had time to mingle.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 694 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cans - cannellini beans
  • ¼ cup - red onion
  • ½ cup - fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp - fresh oregano
  • 1 - red bell pepper
  • ½ cup - sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup - Castelvetrano Olives
  • ½ cup - red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup - oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar
  • ¼ - extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons - lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp - honey
  • 1 - Zest of one lemon
  • 2 cloves - garlic
  • ¼ tsp - dried thyme
  • ½ tsp - salt
  • ¼ tsp - black pepper
  • ¼ tsp - red pepper flakes
  • 2 ounces - grated parmesan

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine and toss: Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  4. Let it marinate: For the best results, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve: Just before serving, top with 2 oz of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese and optional fresh chopped basil.

Nutrition

Energy: 694 kcal | Total Fat: 22 g | Saturated: 9 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 21 mg | Total Carbs: 98 g | Fiber: 23 g | Sugars: 14 g | Proteins: 36 g | Sodium: 697 mg | Polyunsaturated: 6 g | Monounsaturated: 18 g

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