Mediterranean Bean with Tomatoes (Printable Version)
A vibrant Mediterranean bowl featuring tender beans, juicy tomatoes, and briny olives in a flavorful herb-infused sauce.
# Ingredients:
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400g canned white beans, drained and rinsed
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300g cherry tomatoes, halved
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100g pitted kalamata olives
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Fresh basil leaves for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Drain and rinse the white beans. Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
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In a large bowl, gently toss together the beans, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
# Notes:
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This Mediterranean bean salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. The flavors actually improve with time.