Italian White Bean Salad

This is one of my favorite things I’ve eaten this Summer, which is saying a lot since I love sweets and it’s a savory recipe. It’s just the prefect, refreshing thing to throw together and put on a plate and enjoy without ever turning on the oven.

The ingredients here are really simple: White beans, sundried tomatoes, onions, basil, dressing and seasoning. That’s all you need! Don’t let the raw onions scare you; soaking them in a little cold water first takes out the bite in their flavor but leaves them cool and crunchy. You might want to freshen your breath afterwards with a homemade peppermint patty.

Like all recipes, make sure to season these to taste. If the beans you used were cooked in salt, make sure to use less to keep the flavor light and fresh.

Italian White Bean Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients(Makes 4 servings):

• 2 cans white beans, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt

Method:

1. Let the onions soak in cold water for 5-10 minutes. Drain the water from the onions and lightly pat them dry.
2. Toss all of the ingredients except for the salt together in a large bowl.
3. Taste the beans and season with the salt as necessary.
4. Serve cold or at room temperature.