Warm White Bean and Leek Salad
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4-6
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- Salad:
- 2 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 can (19 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups shredded kale
- chopped, cooked bacon
- Warm Garlic Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Filippo Berio white wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
RECIPE DIRECTIONS
- Salad: In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook leeks, thyme, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in cannellini beans and smoked paprika; cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
- Warm Garlic Dressing: Meanwhile, heat olive oil in small skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Arrange kale on serving platter; top with bean and leek mixture and drizzle warm dressing over top.