Fresh, punchy and tangy Sun Dried Tomato & Cannellini Bean Salad – make in 10 minutes or less with minimal prep! Serve as a simple side salad, as a snack or starter with bread or crackers or enjoy as a light lunch or dinner. It's gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan!
This is probably the easiest salad you can make and I’ll even go so far as to say it’s one of my favorites. There’s nothing too tricky here – just throw everything in a bowl and toss to combine. It’s perfect if you need a quick and easy make-ahead-salad to bring along to potlucks and BBQ’s! Just add the dressing right before serving!
What You'll Need
- 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens spring mix
- ½ cup drained canned white beans (aka Cannellini Beans or White Navy Beans,) rinsed and patted dry
- 8 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and chopped
- Optional: Shaved Parmesan
How to Make the Simplest Italian Vinaigrette Chopped Salad
Whisk the vinegar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Add the mixed greens, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and serve.
Tips
Save the Aquafaba (literally meaning bean water) – the weird, starchy water found in cans of beans. It makes for a really fantastic egg substitute that can be used in a number of different ways. You can make bread, brownies, and even meringue! Comment and let me know if you'd be interested in my creating some recipes from the aquafaba.
Add Cheese - You can absolutely make this salad without or without the cheese. I’ve personally been on a bit of a Parmesan kick lately so I typically shred some on top. That being said, this salad really does have enough flavor going on already that you can leave it out without missing any crucial flavors. Alternatively you can also opt to use a dairy free Parmesan if you’d like!
Make ahead - You can make this ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just toss the dressing right before serving!
More Delicious Recipes using White Beans and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
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Simple Italian Chopped Salad
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens Spring mix
- ½ cup drained canned white beans rinsed and patted dry
- 8 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves drained and chopped
- Optional: Shaved Parmesan
Instructions
- Whisk the vinegar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Add the mixed greens, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and serve.
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