White Bean, Grilled Portobello, and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

8 servings

40 minutes

This exquisite salad of white beans, grilled portobello mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes is a true culinary masterpiece with Yugoslav roots. Its flavor is a harmony of earthy mushrooms, sweet-and-sour tomatoes, and tender beans enriched by the spiciness of red onion and the zest of fresh cilantro. The marinade made from white balsamic vinegar and olive oil adds sophistication to the dish, while the addition of nuts provides a crunchy texture. The history of this salad traces back to Yugoslav culinary traditions known for combining simple ingredients to create rich flavor compositions. It works perfectly as a light standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish dishes, complementing them with its rich aroma and deep taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 243.5
• Proteins: 7.3g
• Fats: 13.5g
• Carbohydrates: 23g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): to taste
• Portobello mushrooms: 6 pc
• Large white beans: 300 g
• Sun-dried tomatoes: 200 g
• Red onion: 1 pc
• Garlic: 8 clove
• Olive oil: 100 ml
• Red chili pepper: 1 pc
• White balsamic vinegar: 40 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Sugar: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean large portobello mushrooms (it's easy to do by hand), cut off the stems, and marinate the caps in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and garlic (rub the marinade well inside the gills) — leave for half an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Portobello mushrooms: 6 pieces
   • White balsamic vinegar: 40 ml
   • Olive oil: 100 ml
   • Garlic: 8 cloves

2. Marinate the legs as well and place them with the caps under the grill for 10-12 minutes. Cool down and cut into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Portobello mushrooms: 6 pieces

3. Boil dried tomatoes (if they are not in oil) for 25 minutes, remove from the broth, cool down, and slice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 200 g

4. Place the boiled beans in salad bowls, mix with mushrooms, tomatoes, and thin half-rings of red onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Large white beans: 300 g
   • Portobello mushrooms: 6 pieces
   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 200 g
   • Red onion: 1 piece

5. Marinade - mix olive oil and white balsamic (can be replaced with any other light vinegar) in a ratio of 3:1, add sugar, salt, and chili to taste, fresh ground pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 100 ml
   • White balsamic vinegar: 40 ml
   • Sugar:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Red chili pepper: 1 piece

6. Pour the salad and gently mix with your hands, sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cilantro (coriander):  to taste

7. You can add pine or walnut nuts.