Tuscan white bean salad with olive oil

Tuscan white bean salad with olive oil is a classic from central Italy in which simple ingredients come together to create a harmonious and nutritious dish. This salad is all about texture and flavour balance: creamy cannellini beans, fresh lemon juice and a splash of L'Oro Verde di Puglia olive oil provide a pure and full flavour.

What makes this salad so special is how the beans absorb the olive oil like a sponge. Each bite is silky smooth with a subtle pepperiness from the oil. Tuscan white bean salad with olive oil is a dish you can serve all year round - lukewarm in winter, fresh and chilled in summer. Perfect as a lunch, side dish or part of a buffet.

Ingredients (for 2 persons)

• 1 tin of cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 small red onion, in thin rings
• 4 tablespoons L'Oro Verde di Puglia olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
• Handful of fresh parsley or sage
• Sea salt and black pepper

Preparation

1. Put the beans in a large bowl and add the red onion.
2. Add the olive oil, white wine vinegar or lemon juice and mix gently.
3. Season with salt, pepper and chopped fresh herbs.
4. Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes so the flavours mix well.
5. Serve at room temperature with fresh bread or as a side dish with roasted vegetables or fish.

Tuscan white bean salad with olive oil proves how important a good olive oil is with simple dishes. Taste the quality of our olive oil in this honest and authentic plate of comfort food.