{"id":"00c8ddae-538a-4029-b71c-4a41c3c9e145","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/00c8ddae-538a-4029-b71c-4a41c3c9e145","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021273-white-bean-caprese-salad?art=100000010327190","title":"White Bean Caprese Salad","description":"Beloved pantry white beans add substance to this take on caprese salad, which comes together in no time. It’s a perfect side for grilled chicken or fish, and can be easily doubled to work as a main course when it’s too hot to turn on the oven. If you’re so inclined, a handful of spicy arugula, thinly sliced roasted red peppers or ribbons of prosciutto — or all three — would also be nice additions. This dish is easily transportable and tastier when eaten while sitting in a lawn chair.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2 to 4 servings","total_time":"PT10M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 (14-ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed","item":"(14-ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini","quantity":1,"preparation":"rinsed"},{"text":"5 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved","item":"cherry or grape tomatoes","quantity":5,"unit":"oz","preparation":"halved"},{"text":"5 ounces ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), at room temperature, halved lengthwise, or good-quality fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces","item":"ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), at room temperature, halved lengthwise, or good-quality fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces","quantity":5,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn if large","item":"loosely packed basil leaves, torn if large","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more as needed"},{"text":"Kosher salt and black pepper","item":"Kosher salt and black pepper"},{"text":"2 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar, plus more as needed","item":"good-quality balsamic vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more as needed"},{"text":"Flaky salt","item":"Flaky salt"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cheese and half the basil. Gently toss together."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the olive oil and season the mixture well with salt and pepper. Gently stir to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"Drizzle the salad with the balsamic vinegar and top with the remaining basil. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Add a drizzle or so more of oil and vinegar if needed. Finish with flaky salt."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T07:30:28.384464+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T07:30:28.384464+00:00"}