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    Caprese White Bean Salad

    Published: Aug 25, 2015 · Modified: Apr 19, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    White Bean Salad in a white bowl
    White Bean Salad in a white bowl
    white beans, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in a white bowl
    Caprese White Bean Salad

    white beans, tomatoes, basil and mozzarella in a white bowl

    Caprese White Bean Salad takes classic caprese salad with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil and makes a light, healthy meal with the addition of white beans.

    What's your restaurant menu kryptonite?  If an Italian restaurant has gnocchi, I won't even consider anything else.  Frank and I can't go out for tapas without ordering patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce).  And then there's a good Caprese salad with great tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. This time of year, when tomatoes are sweet, I can't pass it up.

    drizzling balsamic over white bean salad

    This version of a Caprese salad started out pretty classic, but white beans (I used cannellini) transformed it into something that held up all on its own.  The white beans add a creamy, hearty element that was so simple, but really irresistible. We brought this as a side dish to a barbecue over the weekend, but leftovers made great lunches.  Served over lettuce with Sweet Basil Vinaigrette, it's late summer in a bowl.

    caprese Salad in a white bowl with a wooden spoon

    It's also a constant temptation from inside my refrigerator.  I can't open the door without grabbing a bite or two...

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    Caprese White Bean Salad

    A classic caprese salad with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil makes a light, healthy meal or satisfying side dish with the addition of white beans.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: caprese, Entree Salad
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 151kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $7.00

    Equipment

    • Large Bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
    • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Pearls (or use fresh mozzarella, chopped)
    • 1 15 oz can Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 20 leaves Fresh Basil, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar

    Instructions

    • Toss the tomatoes, mozzarella and beans in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve (I like to refrigerate this for a couple hours if possible since the salt will cause the tomatoes to release some juice and flavor the whole dish). Just before serving, sprinkle the basil over the top and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1mg

    We may have discovered Clara and Molly's restaurant kryptonite last night at my grandma's house.  Here's Clara hiding all evidence of a giant slice of Boston Cream Pie.

    Clara 16 Months

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. David Folstad

      August 25, 2015 at 8:37 am

      I love the opening comment talking about your restaurant kryptonite. Well written. The Salad looks and sounds delicious. A big plus is the lack of complicated ingredients. A winner!

      Reply
      • Jess

        August 25, 2015 at 8:41 am

        I wish everything I cooked could be this simple David! Thanks so much for your note.

        Reply
    2. CakePants

      August 25, 2015 at 10:18 am

      This caprese salad has pretty much all of my favorite things - mozzarella (check), fresh tomatoes (check), and white beans (check)! It looks so fresh and full of flavor! To answer your question, my restaurant menu kryptonite: guacamole. Basically my friends can predict what I'm going to order...

      Reply
      • Jess

        August 25, 2015 at 3:08 pm

        Oooo - guacamole is a good one!

        Reply

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