White Bean Salad with Pesto Sauce and Pecans

2 servings

10 minutes

This salad with white beans, pesto sauce, and pecan nuts is an elegant blend of Mediterranean simplicity and refined flavors. White beans add tenderness and richness, while fresh iceberg lettuce and juicy cherry tomatoes bring lightness to the dish. Creamy avocado complements the texture, creating harmony, while pecans add crunch and a hint of sweetness. Everything is united by an aromatic pesto sauce rich in basil, garlic, and parmesan, making the salad a true delight. This Italian recipe is perfect for summer dinners or light lunches when you crave something tasty and healthy. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to the main course. The salad is easy to prepare but looks impressive—a true celebration of flavors on a plate!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 470.8
• Proteins: 17.4g
• Fats: 26.8g
• Carbohydrates: 39.1g

Ingredients

• Avocado: 1 pc
• Canned white beans: 1 jar
• Cherry tomatoes: 8 pc
• Iceberg lettuce: to taste
• Pecan: 50 g
• Pesto: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pour the chopped salad leaves into a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg lettuce:  to taste

2. Add the peeled and diced avocado, cherry tomatoes in wedges, and broken nuts there.

   Required ingredients:

   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Cherry tomatoes: 8 pieces
   • Pecan: 50 g

3. Add beans.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned white beans: 1 jar

4. Dress with pesto sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto:  to taste