TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Tuscan White Bean Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Sara Foster

Categories     Salad     Bean     Olive     Tomato     Spinach     Summer     Healthy

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups dried navy beans, rinsed and picked over
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cups firmly packed spinach, washed, drained, and stems removed
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata or niçoise
Italian Vinaigrette
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. To quick-soak the beans: Place the beans in a large pot with water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse.
  • 2. To cook the beans: Place the beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender but still firm. Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
  • 3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook and stir until slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Toss the beans, onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until just combined. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use or up to 1 day. If refrigerating, add the spinach just before serving.

Amjad Ali
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This salad is a great value for the price.


Sojal chandra das
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I would add some more herbs or spices to the dressing.


Moneeka Gwyn
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This salad is a bit too tangy for my taste. I would reduce the amount of lemon juice in the dressing.


Dubai Dubai
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I used canned white beans instead of dried beans. The salad was still very good.


Dibya Deuja
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I'm not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, so I omitted them from the recipe. The salad was still delicious.


Awo Aggrey
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Saio F Koroma
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's a great way to change up my usual salad routine.


Keiton Keira
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This salad is perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


shafqat ullah (Mehar BaBa)
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Daria nituica
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Ketty Phiri
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I love the pop of color from the sun-dried tomatoes.


Usman Sagar baloch
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was a delicious main course.


Mondesir Frantz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover white beans.


Sk Belal
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I'm not a huge fan of white beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The other ingredients really balance out the flavor of the beans.


Mark Brown
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors.


BIG BEAR AJ
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The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and it really brings all the ingredients together.


Tristan_ Lessus
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.


Phoebe Sonnia
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This Tuscan white bean salad is a delightful summer dish. The combination of white beans, spinach, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes is refreshing and flavorful.