Mediterranean White Bean Salad
🇮🇹 Italy
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 25 oz (700 g) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup sliced black olives
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 12 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Steps
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Drain and rinse the white beans, then shake off excess water and add to a large bowl.
- Add the red onion, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, mozzarella, and basil to the beans.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and gently mix until well combined.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled. Keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Source: spainonafork.com