White Bean Salad with Grilled Figs Recipe

Name: White Bean Salad with Grilled Figs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 lemon, juiced; 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1/2 pound pancetta, small dice; 12 figs, halved; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves

Servings: persons

2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 pound pancetta, small dice
12 figs, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves

1
Preheat the grill to high heat.
2
In a large serving bowl add the beans, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and lemon juice.
3
Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss together.
4
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.
5
In a large saute pan coated with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, add the pancetta.
6
Toss and stir until crispy and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Remove from the pan to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
8
Add the figs to a small bowl and add salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Drizzle with olive oil and toss.
10
Arrange the figs on the hot grill and cook until a nice char is achieved, about 1 to 2 minutes.
11
Remove the bowl with the beans from the refrigerator.
12
Add the blue cheese, pancetta, parsley, thyme, and the figs.
13
Toss to combine and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, White Bean Salad with Grilled Figs falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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White Bean Salad with Grilled Figs

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Variations & substitutions

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