Tuscan Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Tuscan Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad is perfect as a light lunch or on the side with almost any grilled protein for a light and healthy dinner. Best of all, it's super versatile!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry (or grape) tomatoes (4 cups) halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (15-ounce) cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 large sprig of fresh basil thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, red onion, sugar and salt in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Transfer the tomatoes and onion to a sieve set over a bowl and strain, reserving the liquid.
- Add the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste to the tomato liquid.
- Add the tomatoes, beans, basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD:
- Tuscan Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad is best when made right before enjoying so you don't have to refrigerate the tomatoes and onions.
- You can drain the beans and shave the cheese ahead of time. Refrigerate until needed.
- DO refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg