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One serving of white bean salad on a bed of arugula with a fork.
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White Bean Salad with Arugula and Roasted Peppers

This quick and easy salad is packed with protein and nutrients. It's also a great make-ahead option for weekday lunches or potluck parties as the flavour gets better with age!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: All
Keyword: white bean salad
Servings: 4 or more
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Andrea Mut

Ingredients

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • White vinegar to soak onions, optional
  • 2 cans white kidney beans or cannellini (540 mls/19 oz each) or 4 cups cooked beans
  • 1 cup roasted peppers, sliced or chopped (370 ml jar)
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the red onion. Place in a separate dish and cover with white vinegar. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
  • In a colander, rinse the beans well under cold water. Place them in a large bowl lined with a paper towel to collect excess water.
  • Drain and rinse roasted peppers and chop or slice. Remove the paper towel from the beans and add the peppers.
  • Mince garlic and add to beans along with the drained onions, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and arugula. Stir well and let sit for a minimum of 15 minutes before serving. This salad tastes better as it sits.

Notes

STORAGE - This salad has lasting power! It will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for one week. The arugula will wilt but still tastes delicious. Omit the arugula if you aren't a fan of the wilted greens and add before serving or on a bed of greens.
LETTING IT SIT allows the beans to soak up the flavours. You may need to add a bit of extra salt or lemon juice after it sits for a while. Give it a taste and make adjustments as necessary. 
NUTRITION LABEL - Please note the nutrition facts are an estimate only and have not been approved by a registered nutritionist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1129mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g