Description
This Easy Caprese White Bean Salad combines the fresh flavors of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with hearty white beans for a delightful, healthy meal. Perfect for warm days or as a quick side, this dish is simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14.5 ounces white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces pearl mozzarella balls
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the white beans, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves, tossing them together.
- Pour in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Let the salad sit for 5 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, allow the salad to marinate for a bit longer before serving.
Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado for extra creaminess or other herbs for variety.
This salad can be made a few hours ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
