Best Salmon Cannellini Beans Salad Recipes

White Bean and Salmon Salad image

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
1 (3 3/4 ounce) can pink salmon or 1 (3 3/4 ounce) can red salmon
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons vinegar or 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

Drain and rinse the cannellini beans and place in a medium-size mixing bowl. Flake the canned salmon on top of the beans and add the Parmesan, minced garlic, and basil leaves. Whisk together the dressing ingredients, pour over the bean mixture, and toss gently to combine. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 891.4, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 19.2

Pan-Fried Salmon With Cannellini Bean Purée image

Provided by kelly in TO

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

75 g rocket
100 g baby spinach leaves, lightly rinsed
50 g watercress
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 salmon fillets, about 200 g each, trimmed and boned
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, halved
balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
400 g canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons olive oil
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Reserve a few rocket leaves for serving then put the remaining rocket, spinach and watercress in a salad bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
To make the cannellini bean purée, put the beans, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, oil and 2 tablespoons of water in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then process to a smooth, soft purée. Add a little more water, if necessary. Transfer to a saucepan and heat gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until piping hot. Alternatively, put the purée in a microwaveable bowl, cover and cook on high for about 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until piping hot. Let stand for 1 minute before serving.
Meanwhile, to cook the salmon fillets, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the garlic and fry gently for 1 minute. Add the salmon and cook for 5-8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
Drizzle the salad with a little balsamic vinegar, season to taste with salt and pepper and toss well. Put a spoonful of cannellini bean purée on each of 4 warmed serving plates. Put the reserved rocket leaves on top, followed by the salmon. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with the salad.
Variation: The bean purée would be delicious with most grilled foods. Try chicken, turkey, large prawns or tuna. Use other beans or a mixture of two or three types and keep the purée slightly chunky, if you prefer.