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White Bean Caprese Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, the Caprese salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients—typically featuring tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. The addition of white beans not only enhances the dish's nutritional profile but also adds heartiness, making it suitable as a light meal or side dish. This variation is especially popular during summer months when tomatoes are at their peak, and it has found its way into various culinary traditions around the world, celebrated for its simplicity and vibrant flavors.

ItalianUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
white kidney beans
2 cups cherry tomatoes
Thai basil or regular basil
bocconcini balls
Roasted Garlic Balsamic dressing
flaky salt

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat content while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lower in calories, while apple cider vinegar is usually more affordable.

1

Rinse the white kidney beans and place them in a large bowl.

2

Prep the cherry tomatoes by cutting them in half, using different colors, and adding 2 cups to the kidney beans.

3

Add Thai basil or regular basil to the bowl, stacking clean basil leaves, rolling them tightly, and slicing them thinly before adding.

4

Slice the bocconcini balls in half so they are the same size as the tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

5

Drizzle the Roasted Garlic Balsamic dressing over the ingredients in the bowl.

6

Toss everything gently to ensure all ingredients are covered with the dressing.

7

Add flaky salt to taste and toss again before plating in a serving bowl.

8

Garnish with more bocconcini balls.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Caprese Salad with White BeansBean Caprese Salad

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