Salads

The Original™ Grape Tomato, Braised Fennel and Cannellini Bean Salad

A combination of classic Mediterranean flavours.

Serves: 4.
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 20 minutes standing time.
Cooking Time: 6 minutes.

Ingredients

• 400g (2 punnets) The Original™ grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped
• 1/2 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup robust extra virgin olive oil
• 4 baby fennel, tough outer leaves removed, cored, finely sliced lengthways (include fronds)
• 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

Cooking Instructions

• Combine tomatoes, garlic, balsamic and 1 tbs of oil in a large bowl. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside for at least 20 minutes to allow flavours to develop.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat and add fennel.
• Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes until just starting to colour. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for a further 3 minutes until very soft.
• Add warm fennel and beans to tomatoes in bowl and stir until well combined. Toss through parsley leaves.
• Serve warm.