{"id":5091,"date":"2026-04-20T06:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartkitchen30.com\/?p=5091"},"modified":"2026-04-20T06:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:53:10","slug":"marbella-bean-salad-a-quick-fresh-uk-side-dish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartkitchen30.com\/it\/lunch\/marbella-bean-salad-a-quick-fresh-uk-side-dish\/","title":{"rendered":"Marbella Bean Salad: A Quick &#038; Fresh UK Side Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Marbella Bean Salad: Fresh and Quick<\/h1>\n<p>This Marbella bean salad brings the distinctive, vibrant flavours of a classic dish into a fresh, lighter format. Designed for evenings when time is at a premium, this recipe comes together with effortless ease, offering a satisfying meal or a flavourful side. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes, derived from the olives, prunes, and capers, ensures every bite is interesting and makes it a reliable choice for the everyday table. Everything is ready in about half an hour, supporting a balanced routine without compromise.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Overview<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparation Time: 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Cooking Time: 0 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty: Easy<\/li>\n<li>Serves: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cans (14.1 oz\/400g each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained<\/li>\n<li>3.5 oz (100g) pitted green olives, roughly chopped<\/li>\n<li>2.8 oz (80g) pitted dried prunes, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp (30g) salted capers, rinsed and drained<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 small red onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup (0.6 fl oz\/15g) fresh parsley, roughly chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp (1.5 fl oz\/45ml) extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp (1 fl oz\/30ml) red wine vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp (4g) light brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp (2.5g) salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp (0.6g) freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Method<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained cannellini beans with the chopped olives, chopped prunes, rinsed capers, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh parsley.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, light brown sugar, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the prepared dressing over the bean salad mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Gently toss all the ingredients to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed and coats everything.<\/li>\n<li>Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red wine vinegar if needed, to perfectly balance the flavours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Serving &amp; Leftovers<\/h2>\n<p>Serve this salad at room temperature or slightly chilled. It makes an excellent side dish for grilled meats or fish, or as a light main course on its own. Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The flavours tend to deepen and meld beautifully overnight.<\/p>\n<h2>Nutrition<\/h2>\n<p>Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portions.<\/p>\n<h2>One Last Thing<\/h2>\n<p>Incorporating dishes like this Marbella bean salad into your week offers a simple way to manage meals effectively. It perfectly demonstrates how straightforward ingredients and a clear method can yield a delicious, practical outcome. Embracing quick, reliable recipes builds a strong foundation for stress-free daily cooking, freeing up more time for you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whip up this delightful Marbella bean salad for a burst of fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavours. It&#8217;s incredibly quick to prepare and makes a fantastic light lunch or a vibrant side dish.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5058,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"ingredients_html_en_gb":"<div style=\"background:#f9f7f2;padding:25px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #e8e4db;font-family:sans-serif\">\n    <h3 style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px\">Shop ingredients<\/h3>\n    <div style=\"background:#fff;padding:15px;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid #eee\">\n      <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px;border-bottom:1px dashed #ccc;padding-bottom:10px\">\n        <strong style=\"color:#ee1c2e;margin-bottom:10px\">TESCO<\/strong>\n        <div style=\"margin-bottom:8px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesco.com\/groceries\/en-GB\/search?query=cannellini%20beans\" target=\"_blank\" 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