Warm White Bean Salad
Elevate your meal prep with this Warm White Bean Salad, a comforting and nutrient-packed dish that comes together in just 20 minutes! Featuring creamy cannellini or great northern beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender baby spinach, this recipe is the perfect blend of hearty and fresh. Infused with garlic sautéed in olive oil and dressed in a zesty lemon and red wine vinegar vinaigrette, every bite is bright and flavorful. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this salad makes an ideal side dish or a satisfying light main. Quick to prepare and bursting with wholesome ingredients, it’s a versatile choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Gently stir in the cooked white beans and heat through for 3 minutes, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the leaves are wilted.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
Remove the skillet from heat and pour the dressing over the warm bean mixture, tossing gently to combine.
Top with chopped parsley and serve warm as a side or light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.8 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3790 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
