Mediterranean Butter Bean Salad

Servings:

4 to 6 Servings

Quantity

Ingredients

1/2 cup

Extra virgin olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon

Chopped garlic

1/4 cup

Red onions, julienne

1/4 cup

Yellow bell peppers, julienne

1/4 cup

Red bell peppers, julienne

1/2 cup

Italian zucchini, small diced

1/2 cup

Portabella mushrooms, diced

1 teaspoon each

Fresh herbs (rosemary, sage), chopped, divided

1/4 cup

Celery, chopped

3 tablespoons

Green onions, chopped

2, 14.28 oz cans

Carmelina Brands^® Italian Butter Beans, drained

1/4 cup

Halved Kalamata olives

2 tablespoons

White balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon

Dry oregano

1 teaspoon

Fresh basil, chiffonade

To taste

Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon

Black pepper

1 ounce

Parmesan cheese

2 ounces

Feta cheese crumbles

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil, and sauté garlic, red onions, yellow and red bell peppers, zucchini, Portabella mushrooms, and a pinch of fresh herbs for about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, in a large bowl; toss the pre-cooked vegetable mixture with celery, green onions, Carmelina Brands^® Italian Butter Beans and Kalamata olives. Toss thoroughly with remaining oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil and remaining fresh herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Carefully combine with Parmesan cheese and Feta cheese crumbles. Spoon salad in a serving platter. Mangia and enjoy!

* Recipe created by Chef Giacomo Pagano on behalf of Mangia, Inc.™