Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers

Name: Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large sweet red pepper; 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

"I've had this recipe quite a long time, although I have changed it somewhat from the original," comments Alden Thornton from Warrenton, Oregon. "It's always been popular, particularly when served at picnics and potlucks." Tip: If you are crunched for time, instead of roasting the pepper yourself, use roasted red peppers sold in jar, often near the pickles and condiments.

Ingredients

1 large sweet red pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cut red pepper in half; remove seeds. Broil pepper cut side down 4 in. from the heat until skin is blistered and charred, about 8 minutes. Immediately place pepper in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes.
Peel off and discard charred skin. Cut pepper into strips; place in a large bowl. Add the beans, onion and basil. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 190 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as WHITE BEAN AND RED PEPPER SALAD in Quick Cooking May/June 2005

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katlaydee3

Aug 31, 2011

This was excellent and I don't like most bean salads. I would definitely recommend it.
bluebowtye

Feb 9, 2010

This is a very quick salad especially if you use the jarred roasted red peppers. I like to serve it in the summer with BBQ.
waterlilyFL

Jan 1, 2009

This salad tastes like it came from a fancy deli and is so easy to put together with the jarred roasted red peppers. I prefer to make it the day before I plan to serve it.