Easy Tomato Basil White Bean Salad Food

EASY TOMATO BASIL WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, pulse tomato and garlic in food processor until smooth. (I love this mini one!) Add vinegar and oil and pulse to combine. Salt to taste.
• For the salad, cut cherry tomatoes in half, or cut larger tomatoes into thick wedges.
• In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes and white beans with the vinaigrette (I start with about half of the dressing and add more as needed).
• Just before serving, sprinkle with freshly torn basil, fresh cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste, and drizzle with olive oil.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine beans, tomatoes, basil and salt in a bowl and season with pepper.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned (approx. 2 minutes). Pour over bean mixture and gently toss. Let stand 30 minutes or longer to allow flavors to meld. Can be covered and kept at room temp for up to 4 hours.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND WHITE-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine beans, tomatoes, basil, and salt in a bowl, and season with pepper.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Pour over bean mixture, and gently toss. Let stand 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Salad can be covered and kept at room temperature up to 4 hours.

WHITE BEAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a colander and sprinkle with salt; let stand for 1 hour. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add tomatoes; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.

TOMATO, BASIL AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine beans, tomatoes, basil, and salt in a bowl, and season with pepper.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook stirring, until fragrant but not browned, 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Pour over bean mixture , and gently toss. Let toss stand 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Salad can be covered and kept at room temperature for up to 4 hours.

MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, & WHITE BEAN SALAD

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.