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Easy Everything Bagel Salad Recipe with White Beans and Pesto

This easy salad combines the savory flavor of toasted everything bagel pieces with creamy white beans, tangy pesto, and fresh arugula. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a satisfying and quick recipe that’s perfect for a healthy meal or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American, American Fusion
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 everything bagel roughly torn
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup Lemon Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups baby arugula
  • ¼ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel spice store-bought or homemade

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Bagel Croutons: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the torn bagel pieces. Stir and cook them for about 5 minutes, or until they become golden brown and crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Mix the Salad Base: In a medium bowl, combine the drained and rinsed cannellini beans with the pesto, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, white wine vinegar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Combine the Ingredients: Add the baby arugula, shaved Parmesan, and everything bagel spice to the bean mixture. Toss gently to mix the ingredients without crushing the arugula leaves.
  • Serve the Salad: Divide the salad into four individual bowls or plates. Top each serving with the crispy bagel croutons and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Substitutions: If you don’t have an everything bagel, substitute with a plain bagel or a crusty baguette. Adjust the seasoning with bagel spice to compensate.
  • Storage: This salad is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. Toasted bagel croutons should be stored separately to avoid sogginess.
  • Customization: Add protein like grilled chicken or tofu for a heartier meal.
Keyword 15-minute salad idea, Arugula bagel crouton salad, Easy everything bagel salad, Easy Food Recipes, Healthy white bean salad, Quick salad recipe with pesto
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