This is a simple, delicious salad. A perfect side dish for the cold winter months when fresh produce is not at it's peak. On the off-chance there are leftovers you can add a can of tuna and enjoy it for lunch the following day.
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This salad has been a staple in my household since the early 2000's when I got a cookbook titled At Home With Friends by Michele Adams and Gia Russo. It is a well written cookbook broken down into chapters for Breakfasts, Outdoor Entertaining, Dinner Parties, Buffets, and Cocktails and Hors D'ouvres.
Each chapter then has several categories. This recipe was found in Dinner Parties in a meal titled Simple Family Dinner. The beginning of each category then has a page "On The Menu" that has a subsection ffor Plan Ahead Party and "Serving it Up" that has a subsection for an Instant Party, giving shortcuts. Each individual recipe then includes ideas for shortcuts.
It's a concise easy to use book and I have had success with each recipe I have made. I am sharing this Cookbook Review on Foodies Read. Stop by and see what other Foodies are reading this month.
This salad contains only 3 Ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to put together. I serve it as a side but it is so good that I have been known to enjoy it for lunch on it's own.
Yield: 6 servings
White Bean and Basil Salad
This is a simple, delicious salad. A perfect side dish for the cold winter months when fresh produce is not at it's peak. On the off-chance there are leftovers you can add a can of tuna and enjoy it for lunch the following day.
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- Leaves from 1 bunch basil, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Adapted from a recipe found in At Home with Friends
Nutrition Facts
Calories
243Fat (grams)
18 gSat. Fat (grams)
3 gCarbs (grams)
16 gFiber (grams)
4 gNet carbs
12 gSugar (grams)
0 gProtein (grams)
5 gSodium (milligrams)
36 mgCholesterol (grams)
0 mg
Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
It's amazing how good and hearty beans taste and how easy they are to make. This simple bean salad looks delicious and throwing in tuna sounds like a good addition.
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