Hello! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite summer recipes: cold salad with beans and smoked salmon. It’s one of those dishes I make when I want something tasty but don’t have time (or the will!) to cook much. It’s quick, colorful, full of flavor, and perfect for hot days.
I started by grilling some zucchini, then let them cool down. Meanwhile, I took some already cooked borlotti and cannellini beans, put them in a bowl with yellow and red cherry tomatoes, plenty of fresh basil, the grilled zucchini, and the smoked salmon cut into strips. A nice drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil, and into the fridge until it’s time to serve. The result? A light and nutritious summer salad, perfect as a cold main dish or as an appetizing starter.
This recipe is ideal if you’re looking for a protein salad without meat, a cold bean salad, or a summer recipe with salmon, ready in under 15 minutes. It’s also a great idea for lunch at the office or a picnic in the park. And trust me: the mix of beans, salmon, and cherry tomatoes is a flavor bomb!
If you’re looking for quick and healthy summer recipes, save this salad and try it soon.
It will win you over at the first taste 💚
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Low Cost
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons, Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients
COLD SALAD WITH BEANS AND SMOKED SALMON
- 7 oz smoked salmon
- 3.5 oz yellow and red cherry tomatoes
- 14 oz beans
- 3 zucchini
- basil
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- 1 Grill grill
- 1 Cutting Board cutting board
Steps
To prepare the cold salad with beans and smoked salmon, start with the zucchini: wash them and cut them into not-too-thin slices. Grill the zucchini on a non-stick grill pan and let them cool.
Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, place the cooked beans, halved yellow and red cherry tomatoes, basil, salmon cut into strips, and cold grilled zucchini. Season with salt and a generous drizzle of oil. Mix everything and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.
The cold salad with beans and smoked salmon is ready!
