Best Tuscan White Bean Salad Recipes

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TUNA WITH TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD



Tuna with Tuscan White Bean Salad image

Once the tuna steaks hit the grill, do not move them around or they may tear. This recipe is for tuna that is still pink in the middle (medium-rare). Increase the cooking time for tuna that is more cooked through. -Vance E. Werner Jr., Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TUNA:
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Brush tuna with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until slightly pink in the center for medium-rare, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 45g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Tuscan White Bean Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Sara Foster

Categories     Salad     Bean     Olive     Tomato     Spinach     Summer     Healthy

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups dried navy beans, rinsed and picked over
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cups firmly packed spinach, washed, drained, and stems removed
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata or niçoise
Italian Vinaigrette
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. To quick-soak the beans: Place the beans in a large pot with water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse.
  • 2. To cook the beans: Place the beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender but still firm. Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
  • 3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook and stir until slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Toss the beans, onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until just combined. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use or up to 1 day. If refrigerating, add the spinach just before serving.

TUSCAN GRILLED BREAD AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



Tuscan Grilled Bread and White Bean Salad image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Bean     Onion     Tomato     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 Servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 3/4-inch-thick slices Italian bread (each about 3 x 5 inches)
1 green bell pepper, seeded, quartered
1 large tomato, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 1 1/2-inch-thick onion slices (preferable sweet onion, such as Vidalia)
6 tablespoons bottled olive oil vinaigrette
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange bread and vegetables on baking sheet. Brush bread and vegetables lightly with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette.
  • Grill pepper and onion 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Place bread and tomato slices on barbecue. Continue to grill until pepper and onion are slightly charred, bread is toasted and tomatoes are heated-through, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer vegetables and bread to work surface; cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Place cannellini, sliced basil and remaining 3 tablespoons vinaigrette in large bowl; toss to coat. Mix in grilled vegetable and bread. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper; garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.

GRILLED TUSCAN PORTERHOUSE WITH WHITE BEAN-GRILLED SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SALAD



Grilled Tuscan Porterhouse with White Bean-Grilled Shiitake Mushroom Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield Yield: 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup extra virgin olive
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 (3 pound) porterhouse steak
Kosher salt
4 shiitake mushroom caps
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups warm white beans, cooked or canned rinsed and drained and heated
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped chives
3 plum tomatoes, finely diced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium baking dish. Add the steak and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours or up to 2 days. Bring steak to room temperature before grilling.
  • Preheat grill. Remove steak from marinade and wipe off any excess and season with salt to taste. Sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Close the grill and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes for medium rare. Let rest for 10 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Preheat grill. Brush mushrooms with some of the oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, remove and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Place the warm beans in a large bowl, add mushrooms, herbs and tomatoes.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and garlic and pour over the beans. Add the cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

TUSCAN TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can white tuna in water
3 tablespoons chopped red onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/4 cup parsley
2 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
12 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and torn

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, tuna, red onions, basil, capers, vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
  • Gently fold in beans. Serve immediately on spinach or refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound navy beans
4 to 5 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed)
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soak the beans in water to cover overnight.
  • Drain the beans and simmer in water to cover until tender (about 30 minutes).
  • Combine the remaining ingredients and toss with the warm beans. Correct seasoning and add more olive oil if necessary. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 354 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

TUSCAN TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



TUSCAN TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Fish     No-Cook     Dinner

Yield 4 main dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (15 to 15.5 oz) white cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion, halved
1 can tuna (6 oz) in olive oil, drain and reserve oil
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives
2 tbsp. chopped italian parsley
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups torn arugula leaves
4 thick flatbreads

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine beans, red onion, tuna, tomatoes, olives, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine and add arugula 2. Preheat grill or grill pan. Brush flatbreads lightly with the remaining reserved olive oil. Grill until lightly browned about 2 mins per side. Cut flatbreads in halves or quarters. Serve with salad.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Tuscan White Bean Salad with Spinach, Olives, & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by jjadin

Number Of Ingredients 16

Italian Vinaigrette:
1 1/2 cups dried navy beans, rinsed and picked over
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cups firmly packed spinach, washed, drained, and stems removed
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata or niçoise
Italian vinaigrette
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • To quick-soak the beans: Place the beans in a large pot with water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse. To cook the beans: Place the beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender but still firm. Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly. Set aside to cool. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook and stir until slightly brown, about 5 minutes. Toss the beans, onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until just combined. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use or up to 1 day. If refrigerating, add the spinach just before serving. Vinaigrette: Combine the vinegar, garlic, mustard, and oregano in a small bowl. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly until all the oil is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use or up to 1 week.

TUSCAN WHITE-BEAN SALAD



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An easy and delicious-sounding recipe I'd like to try from The Seattle Times and submitted for Zaar World Tour II.

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Tuna

Time 8m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained well
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
sun-dried tomato
1 (12 ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/3 cup kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine beans, artichokes, tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and parsley.
  • Shake together pesto, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil; pour over salad and toss well; season to taste with pepper.
  • NOTE: You may substitute great northern beans or navy beans for the cannellinis if desired.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD



TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Spinach
1-1/2 cups cannellini beans
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, garlic, mustard and oregano in a small bowl. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly until all the oil is incorporated. Season with salt & pepper and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use. Toss the beans, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until just combined. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 day. Add spinach and toss just before serving.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM



Tuscan White Bean Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe | Epicurious.com image

Foster's variation on a simple Tuscan classic might be considered heresy to purists, but our customers are crazy about the addition of olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. It's a great dish for summer buffets. The salad can be made a day in advance; serve it lightly chilled or at room temperature.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups dried navy beans, rinsed and picked over
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cups firmly packed spinach, washed, drained, and stems removed
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata or niçoise
Italian Vinaigrette
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To quick-soak the beans: Place the beans in a large pot with water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse.
  • To cook the beans: Place the beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender but still firm. Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook and stir until slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss the beans, onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until just combined. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use or up to 1 day. If refrigerating, add the spinach just before serving.
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