Great Northern Bean Salad with Sweet Peppers and Fresh Basil

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Great Northern Bean Salad with Sweet Peppers and Fresh Basil is tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette and topped with parmesan and fresh basil.

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This Great Northern Bean Salad with Sweet Peppers and Fresh Basil is tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette and topped with parmesan and fresh basil. And it is so delicious and a breeze to make.

This salad was originally made to go with  Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken but would be great with any grilled item.

This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It’s light and flavorful and a nice change from the usual rice or potatoes.

How to make great northern bean salad with sweet peppers and fresh basil:

• In a skillet, heat the olive oil. Add julienne peppers, onions and minced garlic. Cook until soft and a little brown.
• Add beans, chopped basil, balsamic and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
• Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and place in the refrigerator until chilled.
• When ready to serve, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
• Garnish with washed, fresh torn basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

What to serve with great northern bean salad:

• Grilled Meats like pork, chicken or lamb
• Assorted grilled vegetables
• Grilled seafood like salmon, halibut or sea scallops
• Lemony Whole Roasted Chicken
• Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
• Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken

More great side dish recipes:

• Lemon Basil Pasta Salad With English Peas
• Pasta Salad With Strawberries, Gouda and Fresh Basil
• Pasta Salad with Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Creamy Roasted Garlic Tahini Dressing
• Roasted Corn And Black Bean Salad
• Rainbow Chickpea Salad

Wine pairings:

• Rose’
• Pinot Gris
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Noir

Great northern bean salad with sweet peppers and fresh basil

Great Northern Bean Salad with Sweet Peppers and Fresh Basil is tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette and topped with parmesan and fresh basil.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: bean salad, beans

Servings: 4

Calories: 118kcal

Author: angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

• 2 cans great northern beans drained and rinsed
• 1 medium sweet onion julienne
• 4 mini sweet peppers julienne
• 1 clove fresh garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper
• Garnish:
• Torn fresh basil leaves
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• In a skillet, heat the olive oil. Add julienne peppers, onions and minced garlic. Cook until soft and a little brown. Add beans, chopped basil, balsamic and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and place in the refrigerator until chilled.
• When ready to serve, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
• Garnish with washed, fresh torn basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 904IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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