Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad Recipe
The Mediterranean White Bean Salad Recipe is a refreshing and wholesome dish featuring creamy cannellini beans, smoky roasted red peppers, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. This vibrant salad captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a substantial main course.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 19oz cans rinsed and drained cannellini beans (white beans)
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup diced kalamata olives
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ cup chopped parsley (or basil)
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by adding oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, shallot, and Calabrian chili paste to a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
- In a medium to large mixing bowl, add rinsed Cannellini beans, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives.
- Add the dressing, and toss gently to combine. Serve by itself or on top of a grilled crusty bread. Enjoy!
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