White Bean Cherry Tomato Salad
This Cherry Tomato White Bean Salad was simple to make and a TOTAL crowd pleaser! Double or Triple up on this recipe to bring to all of your BBQ’s and parties this weekend! Try it as a light meal with some crusty bread or enjoy it as a side.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 2 cans 15oz. or 3 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well
- 3 to 4 thin slices of red onion
- 2 fresh garlic cloves minced or pressed
- ¾ cup fresh chopped red green, yellow pepper medley
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 4 to 5 tablespoons Kraft Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste (about 1/8 a teaspoon each)
- 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the parmesan cheese to a large bowl and gently toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour to marinate and blend the flavors.
- Best eaten within 24 hours.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
A descent substitution for Kraft Zesty Italian Salad Dressing if you can’t find it in your grocery store: use 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or balsamic vinegar, and 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper.