Best White Bean And Fresh Mozzarella Salad Recipes

Mozzarella, Tomato, & White Bean Salad image

Provided by Catcooks123

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans
8 ounces low fat mozzarella, cut in small cubes
8 ounces cherry tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
8 leaves cut up fresh basil
lettuce
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Cut up the cheese and tomatoes if nessary.
Rinse the beans In cold water very well, carefully drain.
Place these ingredients in a bowl with some of the basil.
(save some for garnish) Whip together dressing ingredients.
add to bowl blend with care not to break up the beans.
Taste and add more seasoning if necessary.
Line a salad bowl or platter with lettuce leaves add the bean salad on top of it.
Spot basil around for garnish.
A nice touch is to add a large 12 cut tomato in center or some colored bell peppers for flare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.2, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 693.2, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 20.4

White Bean Caprese Salad image

Provided by Colu Henry

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.