Name: Refreshing Cannellini Bean Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 (400 g) cans cannellini or 3 (400 g) cans butter beans; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/2 cup basil leaves; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper

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Refreshing Cannellini Bean Salad created by januarybride

A wonderfully refreshing bean salad, great served alongside BBQ meats. Every now and again I'll add in a chopped tomato or two.

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ingredients

3 (400 g) cans cannellini or (400 g) cans butter beans
2 garlic cloves
¹⁄₂ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
¹⁄₂ cup basil leaves
¹⁄₂ cup fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

directions

Drain the beans and rinse under cold water, drain well.
Into a food processor or blender, put the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, basil leaves, parsley leaves, cumin, salt and pepper.
Pulse for a few seconds so that there is still texture. Put the beans into a bowl and pour over the dressing, toss well.
If possible leave for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving -- but can be eaten right away and still be very flavoursome.

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"A wonderfully refreshing bean salad, great served alongside BBQ meats. Every now and again I'll add in a chopped tomato or two."

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tweak by Lee B.

9/26/2017

I added capers, roasted red bell peppers, olives garlic, rosemary, thyme,oregano and tomatoes. Delish!

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review by Chefette Therese

8/4/2012

Delish! I didn't have the fresh herbs and I really like Spice Supreme's Pizza Seasoning so I substituted that (about 1/8 cup-it's strong!) for the herbs in this full recipe. Thought I would miss the onions not being in it, but I don't! Use the fresh lemon juice, though, it's worth it. With the above dried herbs though, you won't need hardly any salt and pepper even if you drain and wash your canned beans.

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review by Vicki in AZ

8/6/2010

Been doing this for years since a memorable trip to Italy where they add tuna packed in olive oil and omit the parsley and sometimes add diced tomato. I cook my own beans (try those from Rancho Gordo in Napa Valley, which you can buy online) and it's even better.

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review by Dominick and Amanda

4/12/2010

This was super simple and tasty. After reading some other reviews and trying the salad I agree that tomatoes would enhance this dish! Thanks for posting!

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review by kelly in TO

11/17/2009

Great bean salad! Super fast and easy.

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