Best White Bean Pesto Salad Recipes

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TUNA–AND–WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH HERB-CAPER PESTO



TUNA–AND–WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH HERB-CAPER PESTO image

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small garlic clove
1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano leaves
1/4 cup capers, drained
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Three 7-ounce jars high-quality Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained
Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 Belgian endives, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the garlic with the parsley, basil and oregano and pulse until the herbs are coarsely chopped. Add the capers and pine nuts and pulse until they are coarsely chopped. Add the olive oil and lemon juice and pulse until the pesto comes together but is still chunky. Season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, break up the tuna into bite-size chunks. Add the cannellini beans, sliced endives and caper pesto and toss gently until the salad is evenly coated. Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper and serve.

WHITE BEAN & PESTO SALAD



White Bean & Pesto Salad image

The basil is growing beautifully in the garden this year. I wonder if all the salt water from Sandy had something to do with it!? Well, this is a pleasant treat and finding ways to use it is not a chore but rather fun and delicious.

Provided by Catherine Cappiello Pappas

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fresh basil
1 vine ripe tomato
1 large clove garlic
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
1 lb. of your favorite macaroni

Steps:

  • 1. In a blender, pulse basil, garlic, tomato, cheese, salt, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, and olive oil until smooth and creamy. Prepare macaroni as directed. Place macaroni in a serving bowl. Add pesto and beans to the macaroni and toss. Take a little extra fresh basil, give it a fine chop and toss it in with the macaroni.

WHITE BEAN & PESTO SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



White Bean & Pesto Salad Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fresh basil
1 vine ripe tomato
1 large clove garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
1 lb. of your favorite macaroni

Steps:

  • In a blender, pulse basil, garlic, tomato, cheese, salt, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, and olive oil until smooth and creamy. Prepare macaroni as directed. Place macaroni in a serving bowl. Add pesto and beans to the macaroni and toss. Take a little extra fresh basil, give it a fine chop and toss it in with the macaroni.

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