Sautéed White Bean and Roasted Garlic Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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A fresh, protein-packed salad combining creamy white beans and roasted garlic with a bright lemon vinaigrette for a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish. This Italian recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs canned white beans (drained and rinsed), garlic cloves (roasted), extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 garlic cloves on a small piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, wrap tightly and roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups drained and rinsed white beans and sauté for 4 minutes until they begin to crisp at the edges.
  3. Step 3: Remove roasted garlic cloves from foil, mash finely, and stir into the beans along with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until warmed through and aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: On a serving plate, lay down 2 cups baby arugula, then spoon the warm bean mixture on top. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices and serve immediately.

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