Italian White Bean and Artichoke Salad

Submitted by NurseJaney

"I am sure this came from one of the cooking magazines, but no longer know which one ! I have made this several times for groups of from 4-14, and given as many copies to attending guests. Hints : this is rather labor-intensive, so slice and chop early in the day, keeping each ingredient in a separate baggy. You may use red an/or/green peppers, and choice of Asiago, sharp provolone, or feta cheese. The original recipe called for canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, but I have found that the marinated are already quartered, more tender, and less fibrous."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Vinaigrette

• 36.97 ml red wine vinegar
• 29.58 ml olive oil
• 4.92 ml tomato paste
• 1.23 ml salt
• 0.61 ml black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Salad

• 1419.54 ml Baby Spinach, thinly sliced
• 473.18 ml bell peppers, sliced thinly
• 85.04 g asiago cheese, diced
• 118.29 ml celery, sliced diagonally
• 118.29 ml red onion, sliced vertically
• 29.58 ml fresh basil, chopped
• 14.79 ml fresh parsley, chopped
• 538.64 g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 340.19 g jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained

directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl whisk.
2. Combine spinach and remaining ingredients in large bowl.
3. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
4. Toss gently.

Reviews

[rudolphthered]

This salad is indeed delicious but you should really double the vinaigrette. Too little as it's directed here (and it's healthy and delicious, so why not?).

 

[Kumquat the Cats fr]

I loved this salad too:) Yes the dressing in particular was good but all ingredients went together well. That being said, my BF didn't like this as much as I did because it has fresh basil and raw onions, both of which he isn't overly fond of but I am (clearly I decided to indulge myself last night). I used a yellow bell pepper, plain artichokes from a can, fat-free feta instead of asiago and lowered the amount of oil a bit. I should have sliced the bell pepper, it would have looked a bit prettier than chopped. I didn't bother to slice the baby spinach at all. I would add that I didn't think this recipe was very labor-intensive as it only took me a half-hour to make! We managed to eat just about all of this salad with a starch side dish. Thank you Janey!

 

[Kathy]

I really loved this salad. I made a few changes however. I deleated the bell pepper, and onion (personal taste). I also topped the salad with grilled chicken breast slices and used it as a main dish salad. We loved the dressing. I was looking for something a little different. Thank you.