OLIVE GARDEN WHITE BEAN SALAD

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This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery - Olive Garden's Italian Partners. The white kidney beans are pre-cooked for this recipe. This salad makes a wonderful appetizer along with toasted Italian bread slices.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups white kidney beans, rinsed well (canned or dried or cooked)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup uncooked pancetta, sliced chopped
1/2 cup yellow onion, small diced
2 teaspoons rosemary, finely chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saute pan. Add pancetta and cook slowly over medium heat until crispy. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add rosemary and cool for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Combine red wine vinegar, tomatoes, salt, pepper, grated Parmesan, basil and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl. Add hot pancetta and onion to the bowl and allow to cool.
  • Mix in the beans with the pancetta mixture and serve at room temperature.
  • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.7, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 1108.6, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 15.2

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