Best White Bean And Fresh Mozzarella Salad Recipes

MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, & WHITE BEAN SALAD

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Nice bean salad. A quick side dish to bring to a summer barbecue or party. I prefer the grape tomatoes but any favorite kind of yours will be nice.

Provided by Catcooks123

Categories Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

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Beloved pantry white beans add substance to this take on caprese salad, which comes together in no time. It's a perfect side for grilled chicken or fish, and can be easily doubled to work as a main course when it's too hot to turn on the oven. If you're so inclined, a handful of spicy arugula, thinly sliced roasted red peppers or ribbons of prosciutto - or all three - would also be nice additions. This dish is easily transportable and tastier when eaten while sitting in a lawn chair.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, beans, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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.

WHITE BEAN SALAD

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Tip: Use any combination of fresh herbs you like: basil, parsley and mint are nice, and rosemary would also work well - as would fresh thyme or oregano.

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (use any canned bean you like)
1 large rib celery, thinly sliced
1/2 roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse grained salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup basil leaves, hand torn

Steps:

Place beans, celery, red pepper, vinegar, and oil in a medium bowl. Toss until well combined. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Add basil and serve immediately.
Morph: For a super quick white bean dip: puree the salad in a food processor or blender, add 1 or 2 dashes of hot sauce and serve on crackers or grilled bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5.5 grams

WHITE BEAN AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD

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Make and share this White Bean and Fresh Mozzarella Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can great northerner beans
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes
1/4 cup diced shallot
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 cups chopped spinach

Steps:

Drain beans and rinse well.
In a bowl, combine the beans, oregano, cheese, and shallot.
In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, oil and vinegar. Pour over the beans, toss with basil.
this can marinate and sit until dinner or be served immediately. Add the spinach right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 385.9, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 7.1

TOMATO, BASIL, AND WHITE-BEAN SALAD

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Summery white-bean salad with tomatoes and basil stands in for more predictable side dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans (19 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 pound small roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 small garlic cloves, minced

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.

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

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Provided by Sara Foster

Categories Salad Bean Olive Tomato Spinach Summer Healthy

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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.