Mediterranean White Bean and Sardine Salad

Ingredients

For The Salad

• 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)

For The Dressing

• 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

Step 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. 

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the beans, sardines, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

Nutrition and Cooking Times

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes   Total time: 30 minutes

Nutrient Value per serve: Calories: 239.7kcal | Protein: 22.7g | Fat: 7.8g | Carbohydrates: 20.9g