TOMATO, BASIL, AND WHITE-BEAN SALAD

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Summery white-bean salad with tomatoes and basil stands in for more predictable side dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (19 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 pound small roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 small garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine beans, tomatoes, basil, and salt in a bowl, and season with pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Pour over bean mixture, and gently toss. Let stand 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Salad can be covered and kept at room temperature up to 4 hours.

Talha Sharif
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Qadir Nagar Vines Buner
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I'm not a huge fan of white beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the beans were perfectly cooked.


Juan Gamboa
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Ashraf Siddik Tuhin
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the fresh, summery flavors.


MH Minhaj gaming
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together, but the flavors are amazing.


captain levi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and basil.


Jason Ceasar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


TheLiam89
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


Hello Reply
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The tomatoes are sweet, the basil is fragrant, and the white beans add a nice savory touch.


Praise Sewuese
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ali Don
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I'm not usually a fan of white beans, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the beans were perfectly cooked.


FAROOQ AZAM FAROOQ AZAM
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The white beans added a nice protein boost.


Doreen Mushoriwa
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the fresh, summery flavors.