White Bean Salad with Grilled Figs
White Bean Salad with Grilled Figs might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 21g of protein, 29g of fat, and If you have juice of lemon, cannellini beans, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat the grill to high heat.
In a large serving bowl add the beans, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and lemon juice.
Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss together. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.
In a large saute pan coated with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, add the pancetta. Toss and stir until crispy and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from the pan to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Add the figs to a small bowl and add salt and pepper, to taste.
Drizzle with olive oil and toss.
Arrange the figs on the hot grill and cook until a nice char is achieved, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the bowl with the beans from the refrigerator.
Add the blue cheese, pancetta, parsley, thyme, and the figs. Toss to combine and serve.