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Mediterranean White Bean and Sardine Salad
Made with simple, whole ingredients and topped with a homemade Dijon mustard and aleppo pepper dressing, this Mediterranean White Bean and Sardine Salad is a quick and easy lunch. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying meal any day.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 11 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 can white beans ((drained and rinsed))
- 2 cans sardines ((4.5 oz cans in olive oil, roughly chopped in large chunks))
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes ((halved))
- 2 green onions ((chopped))
- 1 to 2 jalapenos ((chopped, seeds removed if you don't want the heat))
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley ((chopped))
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 lime ((zested and juiced))
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves ((minced))
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 to 2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
To make the dressing, combine the mustard, lime zest and juice, garlic, sumac, and Aleppo, and a good dash of kosher salt and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk, and while whisking vigorously, drizzle in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, until emulsified.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the beans, sardines, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.