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white bean, olive and tomato salad

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Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
Whitewater, WI

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.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For white bean, olive and tomato salad

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

How To Make white bean, olive and tomato salad

  • 1
    To make the salad, drain and rinse the beans. Place in a bowl.
  • 2
    Add the onion, tomato, olives and whatever chopped greens you decide to use.
  • 3
    Grate the lemon zest over bean mixture. Stir.
  • 4
    To make the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, mustard and oil. Pour over bean mixture and gently combine.
  • 5
    Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with basil.
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