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A vibrant Italian grinder bean salad with mixed beans and fresh vegetables.

How to Grow 5-Ingredient Italian Grinder Bean Salad

This recipe provides a method to "grow" a 5-ingredient Italian Grinder Bean Salad, focusing on combining fresh ingredients to create a flavorful and easy-to-make dish. It emphasizes simplicity and the use of common pantry staples.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
  • 0.5 cup Italian dressing

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
  • Add the halved fresh mozzarella balls to the bowl with the other ingredients.
  • Pour the Italian dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
  • Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined and coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. You can also add fresh basil or other herbs for extra flavor.