Italian Bean Salad
Picture yourself sitting on a terrace overlooking Tuscan Vineyards as you dive into this classic Italian Bean Salad. With tender cannellini beans, peppers and onions in a light balsamic vinagrette, it will be a delicious addition to your summer salad routine
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Salad Mix
- 1 15 oz. can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup diced red onion soaked for 10 minutes in cool water
- 3/4 cup diced red pepper
- 3/4 cup diced yellow pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
Balsamic and EVOO Dressing
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dry basil
- 1/4 tsp dry oregano
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 5 cups salad
Instructions
- Place beans, onions and peppers in a medium bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a separate medium bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over bean mix. (Use about 1/2 - reserve the rest to toss with the lettuce if you desire)
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4mg