Pizza Salad With Marinated White Beans

Step 1

1 Make the marinated beans: In a small skillet over medium heat, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper, basil and red pepper flakes

Step 2

2 Toss in the beans, bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl, and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes

Step 3

3 (If desired, cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days

Step 4

4 )

Step 5

5 Make the salad: In a large shallow bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes, shallot, mozzarella

Step 6

6 Parmesan and basil

Step 7

7 Toss in the beans with their marinade and serve