Italian White Bean Salad
613kcal
Ingredients
- 800 g tinned cannellini beans drained and rinsed (2 400g cans)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, or ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
- 1 small cucumber diced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved (optional but traditional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup sourdough croutons
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional, for tang
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: shaved Parmesan or crumbled feta for garnish
Method
- If making sourdough croutons from scratch, dice your sourdough slices and drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread them on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, or until the bread is toasted. Set aside.1 cup sourdough croutons
- Add the white beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and diced parsley to a salad bowl.800 g tinned cannellini beans, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 small cucumber, ¼ red onion, ½ cup kalamata olives, ¼ cup fresh parsley
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, rosemary or thyme, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, and salt and pepper.1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients, then add the croutons, and gently toss everything together.
- Crumble over the feta and serve!Optional: shaved Parmesan or crumbled feta
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories613kcalCarbohydrates71gProtein31gFat24gSaturated Fat7gPolyunsaturated Fat15gCholesterol28mgSodium1450mgFiber16gSugar7g
Notes
- Make it ahead: This salad holds up well for a few days, but if you want to keep the croutons crunchy, store them separately and mix in just before serving.
- Add greens: Want a more “salad-y” version? Toss in a couple handfuls of arugula or baby spinach.
- Bulk it up: Add in canned tuna, roasted chicken, or even a soft-boiled egg to turn it into a full meal.
- Serve it warm: Gently warm the beans in a pan with olive oil and garlic before assembling for a cozy twist.