GLUTEN-FREE NORTHERN ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SALAD

Gluten-Free Northern Italian White Bean Salad image

Cannellini beans are large white kidney beans originally from South America. The Italians have adopted them and, not surprisingly, they're now a delicious part of Italian cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans (19 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In large glass or plastic bowl, carefully mix all ingredients except lettuce.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Just before serving, spoon onto lettuce, using slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g