Spanish White Bean Salad

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, zesty salad featuring tender white beans, ripe tomatoes, and green olives dressed in a bright tarragon vinaigrette.
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This refreshing Spanish White Bean Salad is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. Creamy cannellini beans provide a hearty base, while juicy diced tomatoes and briny green olives add bursts of freshness and saltiness. The dressing is a star in its own right, combining rich extra virgin olive oil with sharp red wine vinegar and aromatic tarragon for a herbaceous kick. Minced garlic and fresh green onions lend a savory depth that ties the flavors together. Ideal for warm weather gatherings, this dish can be served as a light main course for lunch or a robust side dish for dinner. It improves with time, making it an excellent make-ahead option for picnics and potlucks.

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Spanish White Bean Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 221.3

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This refreshing Spanish White Bean Salad is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. Creamy cannellini beans provide a hearty base, while juicy diced tomatoes and briny green olives add bursts of freshness and saltiness. The dressing is a star in its own right, combining rich extra virgin olive oil with sharp red wine vinegar and aromatic tarragon for a herbaceous kick. Minced garlic and fresh green onions lend a savory depth that ties the flavors together. Ideal for warm weather gatherings, this dish can be served as a light main course for lunch or a robust side dish for dinner. It improves with time, making it an excellent make-ahead option for picnics and potlucks.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain and rinse the white beans thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the cubed tomatoes, sliced green olives, minced tarragon, and chopped green onions to the bowl with the beans.
  3. Gently toss the bean mixture to combine all the solid ingredients evenly.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and salt until emulsified.
  5. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and fold gently to coat all ingredients.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or vinegar if desired.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 221.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 47.7g16%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 4.6g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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