This Marry Me White Bean Salad is a bright, flavor-packed dish that’s hard not to fall for and pulls inspiration from Marry Me Chicken. Tender white beans are tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and a creamy dressing that soaks into every bite. It’s quick to throw together and perfect for meal prep, picnics or pairing with grilled meats.
Marry Me White Bean Salad
This Marry Me White Bean Salad is a bright, flavor-packed dish that’s hard not to fall for and pulls inspiration from Marry Me Chicken. Tender white beans are tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and a creamy dressing that soaks into every bite. It’s quick to throw together and perfect for meal prep, picnics or pairing with grilled meats.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup whole-milk plain strained Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil from tomatoes jar
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 15- ounce cans no-salt-added cannellini beans rinsed
- 1 small red bell pepper chopped (about 1¼ cups)
- ½ cup chopped drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil with herbs
- 2 medium scallions chopped (¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
Instructions
- Combine ⅓ cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt and ¼ teaspoon each crushed red pepper and black pepper in a large bowl; stir well.
- Add rinsed beans, chopped bell pepper, ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped scallions and 2 tablespoons basil to the yogurt mixture; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (and up to 1 day). Sprinkle with pine nuts.
Notes
To make ahead
Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving.
