Cannellini Bean, Red Onion, and Arugula Salad

Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman

Show: Good Deal with Dave LiebermanEpisode: Buffet Dinner

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (20)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(20)

Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
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Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

4 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 bunch arugula, thick stems removed, washed and dried
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Handful washed basil leaves, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon salt
20 grinds black pepper

Directions

Empty the cans of beans into a colander and rinse them briefly under cold water. Drain thoroughly and empty the colander into a large serving bowl. Toss the beans together with the red onion and arugula.

Shake the olive oil, vinegar, chopped basil, salt and pepper in a sealable container until the salt is dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. It's best to make and dress the salad about an hour before you serve it. Let it stand at room temperature, tossing every time you think about it. Just before serving, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.

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recipe Cannellini Bean, Red Onion, and Arugula Salad
ginger Woodland, CA 09-27-2008
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Delicious! And vegetarian/vegan friendly as well
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a delicious salad. I have to cook for lots of vegans and vegetarians and this was perfect for everyone and delicious! I... have also made this with little bits of salami added in and finished witha brief shving of parmesan cheese.. cause I do eat meat and dairy. Great salad either way!Read more
recipe Cannellini Bean, Red Onion, and Arugula Salad
Stephani Salt Lake City, UT 06-20-2007
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WONDERFUL!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am always looking for light, delicious and EASY side dish recipes. This one is going in my "favs" for easy summer dining.... Thanks!Read more
recipe Cannellini Bean, Red Onion, and Arugula Salad
Tess Westerville, OH 07-11-2006
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This turned out great and my father in law had THREE servings! Easy too.
recipe Cannellini Bean, Red Onion, and Arugula Salad
Denise Holliston, MA 05-15-2006
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Great for something unusual for a buffet
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Salad makes a great presentation and extremely tasty! Would definately make again.
recipe Cannellini Bean, Red Onion, and Arugula Salad
Kathryn Austin, TX 12-26-2005
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Easy and Different
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have prepared this salad twice, and each time it has been a hit. The combination of ingredients is striking.
recipe Cannellini Bean, Red Onion, and Arugula Salad
Anonymous 12-01-2005
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A Little Disappointing
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Very simple recipe--not much more than beans and arugula basically--but a little disappointing. It was a little bland to be... honest and I think I would prefer lemon juice to the vinegar--would have brightend it up I think; plus the balsmaic turned the beans a little dark.Read more