WHITE BEAN CAPRESE SALAD

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Beloved pantry white beans add substance to this take on caprese salad, which comes together in no time. It's a perfect side for grilled chicken or fish, and can be easily doubled to work as a main course when it's too hot to turn on the oven. If you're so inclined, a handful of spicy arugula, thinly sliced roasted red peppers or ribbons of prosciutto - or all three - would also be nice additions. This dish is easily transportable and tastier when eaten while sitting in a lawn chair.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, beans, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14-ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed
5 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
5 ounces ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), at room temperature, halved lengthwise, or good-quality fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn if large
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar, plus more as needed
Flaky salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cheese and half the basil. Gently toss together.
  • Add the olive oil and season the mixture well with salt and pepper. Gently stir to combine.
  • Drizzle the salad with the balsamic vinegar and top with the remaining basil. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Add a drizzle or so more of oil and vinegar if needed. Finish with flaky salt.

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