Italian White Bean Salad (Cannellini Beans)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

A hearty and healthy Italian White Bean Salad recipe

Italian White Bean Salad (Cannellini Beans)

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

310

Sugar

Fat

16g

Italian White Bean Salad is a traditional Italian dish that has been gaining in popularity around the world. It is a simple salad, but its flavor and texture are delightful. It is a healthy and nutritious recipe that can satisfy your hunger. Cannellini beans are the main ingredient of this salad, which are a high protein and fiber-rich legume. This Italian White Bean Salad is flavored with olive oil, basil, sage, red onion, and wine vinegar. The salad can be served alone or can be accompanied with bread or grilled chicken. It is a perfect recipe for summer as well as winter lunches and dinners.

Instructions

1.	Drain and rinse the cannellini beans and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2.	Add in the olive oil, basil, sage, diced red onion, salt, and wine vinegar to the bowl and mix everything together thoroughly.
3.	Cover the bowl and chill it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
4.	Divide the Italian White Bean Salad into portions and serve it on plates as a main dish or side dish.

PROS

This Italian White Bean Salad is rich in protein and fiber, making it a filling and satisfying meal.

The incorporation of olive oil and red onion makes it a heart-healthy recipe.

It can serve as a great vegan and gluten-free option.

CONS

The recipe contains onion, which can be unpleasant to some people.

It may taste bland without enough salt and vinegar.

Some people may not like its texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cannellini beans are low in fat, high in fiber, and rich in protein and iron.
Olive oil is an excellent source of good fats, which can lead to reduced risk of heart disease and obesity.
Red onion is a good source of antioxidants and vitamin C.

	2 cans cannellini beans
	1/2 cup olive oil
	1 teaspoon basil
	1/4 teaspoon sage
	2/3 cup red onion ( diced )
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 teaspoons wine vinegar