Italian White Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Fine Herbs

This Italian white bean salad recipe is delicious, fresh and very easy to make. It is perfect for a summer meal or for a picnic. The flavors of garlic, fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes and creamy beans come together beautifully to create a simple yet flavorful dish.

• 400g cooked white beans (canned or previously soaked and cooked)
• 4 nice ripe tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 bunch of fresh herbs (basil, flat-leaf parsley, thyme, oregano)
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• The juice of a lemon
• Salt and black pepper from the mill

Preparation :

1. Rinse white beans well if using canned beans. Drain them.

2. In a large salad bowl, mix the white beans with the diced tomatoes.

3. Chop the herbs and add them to the salad.

4. Add minced garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Mix well.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix again.

6. Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

7. Serve this refreshing salad as an appetizer or as a side dish to a main course.

Bon appetite! 🇮🇹

Here is a rough estimate of the nutritional values ​​for this Italian White Bean Salad recipe for 4 servings. Keep in mind that values ​​may vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used:

• Calories: 310 calories
• Protein: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 37g
• Sugars: 6g
• Lipids: 14g
  • Saturated fat: 2g
• Fibers: 10g
• Sodium: 250mg