TOMATO, BASIL AND WHITE-BEAN SALAD

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Categories     Bean     Tomato     Basil

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (19 oz ea) cannelloni beans, drained & rinsed
1/2 lb small Roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tsp coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 small garlic gloves, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Combine beans, tomatoes, basil and salt in a bowl, and season with pepper 2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, 1.5 to 2 minutes. Pour over bean mixture, and gently toss. Let stand 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavored to meld. Salad can be covered and kept at room temperature up to 4 hours.

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