White Bean and Radicchio Salad

This white bean and radicchio salad loads up on Thai basil, lime juice, and lime zest for a side dish perfect for the summer. It's my new favorite radicchio recipe!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Inactive Time:: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 266kcal

Equipment

Large bowl

Ingredients

2 limes juiced and zested
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 head of radicchio or use half a head red cabbage or Napa cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
2 small zucchini trimmed and small diced
.5 ounces Thai basil or Italian basil* large leaves torn in half, small leaves left whole
15- ounce can navy beans drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
Sugar or maple syrup optional

Instructions

Marinate the radicchio:

Whisk together the lime juice, zest, and extra virgin olive oil in a large bowl. Add maple syrup if using—season with salt and pepper. Add the sliced radicchio and toss to coat well. Set aside for 15 minutes.

Finish the salad:

Add the diced zucchini, Thai basil, and beans and toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper. If the radicchio is still too bitter for your tastes, add a bit more maple syrup to taste.

To serve:

Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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