Arugula Salad with Cannellini Beans

This is a quick and delicious warm salad that can be either a light lunch, or a side dish to a nice steak or pork chop dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 3 tablespoons white wine
• 3 cups arugula
• 0.25 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the hot oil about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, wine, sage, and thyme; increase the heat to medium-high and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cannellini beans and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until beans are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2

Arrange the arugula on a serving platter. Spoon the bean mixture over the arugula. Top with the shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.