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White Bean Salad Recipe

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This refreshing White Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines tender white beans with crisp vegetables, olives, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, it comes together quickly and can be enjoyed immediately or kept chilled for several days.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
  • 1 English cucumber, deseeded and diced
  • 5 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano green olives
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix the salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed white beans, diced red bell pepper, roughly chopped artichoke hearts, diced English cucumber, thinly sliced radishes, Castelvetrano green olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir gently to distribute all ingredients evenly.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and ground black pepper vigorously until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
  3. Combine salad and dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir thoroughly but gently to coat all the beans and vegetables evenly with the dressing.
  4. Serve or store: You can serve the salad immediately for optimal freshness and texture or refrigerate it in an airtight container. It will keep well for up to four days, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh, high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Deseeding the cucumber prevents excess moisture which can dilute the dressing.
  • This salad can be customized by adding fresh herbs like basil or mint for different flavor profiles.
  • To make it vegan and vegetarian friendly, ensure the artichoke hearts are preserved without animal-derived ingredients.
  • Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container to maintain freshness.

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