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Italian White Bean Salad

Zesty Italian White Bean Salad for Effortless Summer Meals

This Italian White Bean Salad is a refreshing no-cook dish that brings vibrant flavors and simplicity to your summer meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Nocellara or Castelvetrano Olives Sliced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Shavings Optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 can Albacore Tuna Optional
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread For serving

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Prepare the Salsa Verde
  1. In a medium bowl, combine chopped parsley, basil, capers, minced garlic, and anchovy paste. Drizzle in olive oil and red wine vinegar. Whisk until well mixed.
Prep Salad Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, add drained cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and torn olives. Toss together with kosher salt.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle salsa verde over the salad mixture, tossing gently. Optionally fold in parmesan cheese and albacore tuna. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add fresh ingredients before serving for optimal freshness.

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