white bean, olive and tomato salad

Name: White Bean, Olive and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: ## SALAD; 1 can(s) white beans (Great Northern, cannellini, navy); 2 tablespoon(s) minced red onion; 1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1/4-1/2 cup, can use cherry tomatoes); 1/4 cup(s) Kalamata olives, chopped; 1 cup(s) favorite greens such as spring mix, kale, arugula, spinach, etc.; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest; - sea salt and pepper, to taste; ## DRESSING; 1 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar or similar; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced or grated; 1 teaspoon(s) whole grain mustard; 2-3 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh basil, minced

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Sep 9, 2024

I love almost any kind of salad especially pasta salads. I've been trying to avoid carbs, and this one gives the same satisfaction without the extra carbs.

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prep time 10 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

SALAD
1 can white beans (Great Northern, cannellini, navy)
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1/4-1/2 cup, can use cherry tomatoes)
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
1 cup favorite greens such as spring mix, kale, arugula, spinach, etc.
1 teaspoon lemon zest
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
DRESSING
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or similar
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced

How To Make white bean, olive and tomato salad

Step 1

To make the salad, drain and rinse the beans. Place in a bowl.

Step 2

Add the onion, tomato, olives and whatever chopped greens you decide to use.
Step 3

Grate the lemon zest over bean mixture. Stir.
Step 4

To make the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, mustard and oil. Pour over bean mixture and gently combine.
Step 5

Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with basil.
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