Cannellini, Red Pepper and Walnut Salad

By blum099

Ingredients

• , 16 oz can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 8 oz shelled walnuts
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, julienned
• 1 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small pan, toast the walnuts until they brown slightly and become aromatic, approximately 3 minutes, being careful they don’t burn.

In a bowl, combine the beans and red pepper. Add the walnuts.

Meanwhile, combine the basil, lime juice, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are coated.

Test for seasoning and, if necessary, add more salt and/or pepper.