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Easy Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna Recipe

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This fresh Cannellini bean salad is light, zesty, and so satisfying. Using high-quality tuna in oil and fresh herbs, it’s a nutritious gluten-free meal that tastes even better the next day! Serve it with crusty bread or as a simple side dish today!

Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna in a green bowl. The salad also includes capers red onion, and thyme, and there is a wedge of lemon next to the salad.
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If you are a big fan of white beans, then you have come to the right place!

This Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna will undoubtedly become one of your favorite ways to enjoy white beans!

Why You Will LOVE This Easy White Bean Salad Recipe!

You are going to adore this recipe for this delicious salad exploding with tons of flavor because:

  • This recipe uses a few fresh ingredients along with canned beans so it's easy to put together
  • The tender tuna adds a delicious flavor and is a great protein source in this salad
  • It's quick to make! Ready in about 10 minutes so it's a great option as an easy side dish for a busy weeknight or a quick great lunch with some crusty bread
  • This is also one of the best make-ahead salads!

So now allow me to show you what you'll need to make this perfect side salad!

🥘 Ingredients

Ingredients for an Easy Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna Recipe displayed in bowls. They are thyme, garlic, capers, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, red onion, cannelini beans, lemon, and tuna in oil.

So here are the simple ingredients that you will need to make this tuna and cannellini bean salad:

  • Cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
  • Tuna in oil (I used King Oscar Yellowfin Tuna With Jalapeno Pepper) - you will use this oil in the recipe so please do not discard
  • Fresh garlic
  • Capers
  • Red onion
  • Red wine vinegar (can sub white wine vinegar)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Fresh thyme leaves - you can sub dried thyme, but fresh herbs are preferred
  • Lemon

🔪 Instructions

Add the tuna and the oil it is packed in to a large bowl. Using a spoon, break up the tuna into smaller chunks.

A few pieces of tuna and jalapeños in oil in a white bowl. There is a spoon resting in the bowl.
Add tuna and the oil it's packed in to a large bowl.
A white bowl containing broken up pieces of tuna in oil, and a few jalapeños. There is a spoon resting in the bowl.
Break up the tuna into smaller pieces with a spoon.

Now add all of the ingredients (except for the cannellini beans and lemon) to the tuna and stir to combine.

A white bowl containing diced red onion, salt and pepper, jalapeno, minced garlic, capers, tuna, and thyme. There is a spoon resting in the bowl.

Lastly add the drained and rinsed beans and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or thyme if desired.

If your salad seems a little dry, you can drizzle additional extra virgin olive oil.

Broken up pieces of tuna with red onion, jalapeños, and thyme in a white bowl. There is a bowl containing cannellini beans poised above the white bowl containing the tuna.
Add the cannellini beans last...
Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna with some jalapeños in a white bowl. There is a spoon resting in the bowl.
Stir to combine and get ready to enjoy!

How easy was that?! Get ready to enjoy this delicious white bean salad!

Suggestions For Serving

Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna in a green bowl. The salad also includes capers red onion, and thyme, and there is a wedge of lemon next to the salad.

Enjoy this lightly chilled or at room temperature.  This salad is ready to eat immediately, however I think it tastes better after a few hours in the fridge or the next day.

I love to serve this with lemon wedges so that you can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad when enjoying it.

Serve this simple salad with creamy white beans and tuna as a great side dish or antipasto as part of a delicious meal.

I hope this will become one of your favorite salad recipes!

FAQ

What other beans can be subbed for the cannellini beans in this salad?

If you'd like to try a different bean in this salad, consider substituting other white beans such as great northern beans or navy beans.

How should this cannellini bean salad with tuna be stored?

Store this salad in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Enjoy this salad within 3-4 days.

What are some other add-ins that would work well in this salad?

This salad can be very versatile! You could throw in some cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh parsley, or some lemon zest!

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Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna in a green bowl. The salad also includes capers red onion, and thyme, and there is a wedge of lemon next to the salad.

Easy Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna Recipe

Grace Stewart
You'll love this 5 star Easy Cannellini White Bean Salad With Tuna Recipe! This Italian salad is ready in about 10 minutes and full of amazing flavors!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course antipasto, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 people
Calories 149 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Food Processor optional for mincing the garlic and chopping the onion

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 6.7 oz tuna in oil I used King Oscar Yellowfin Tuna With Jalapeno Pepper (you will use the oil in the recipe)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon capers
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1.5 tablespoon red wine vinegar can sub white wine vinegar
  • ½ ts salt
  • ½ ts black pepper
  • 1 ts fresh thyme leaves this adds a lovely flavor to this dish - consider increasing the amount if you like! Fresh thyme leaves - you can sub dried thyme (¼ ts), but fresh herbs are preferred
  • ½ lemon cut into wedges (squeezed on the salad at the end)

Optional

  • extra virgin olive oil you can add more olive oil if the salad seems a bit dry

Instructions
 

  • Add the tuna and the oil it is packed in to a large bowl. Using a spoon, break up the tuna into smaller chunks.
  • Now add all of the ingredients (except for the cannellini beans and lemon) to the tuna and stir to combine.
  • Lastly add the drained and rinsed beans and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or thyme if desired.
  • If your salad seems a little dry, you can drizzle additional extra virgin olive oil.
  • Serve with lemon wedges so that you can squeeze lemon juice over the salad when enjoying it!

Notes

Enjoy this lightly chilled or at room temperature.  This salad is ready to eat immediately, however I think it tastes better after a few hours in the fridge. 
Serve this as a side dish or antipasto as part of a delicious meal.
Consider adding more fresh thyme to the salad than called for in the recipe...the thyme adds a lovely flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 16gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bean salad, cannellini beans, tuna, white beans
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Easy Belizean Potato Salad Recipe With Peas And Carrots

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Move over classic potato salad — this incredible Belizean Potato Salad With Peas and Carrots is about to become your new absolute favorite!

This beloved Belizean Sunday dinner staple features tender russet potatoes, sweet green peas, diced carrots, chopped hard boiled eggs, and minced onion — all coated in the most wonderfully creamy and tangy dressing made with mayonnaise and the British secret weapon — Heinz Salad Cream!

That distinctive zingy flavor from the Heinz Salad Cream is what makes this potato salad completely unique and utterly irresistible compared to any other potato salad you have ever tasted!

Serve alongside Belizean Stewed Chicken, rice and beans, and fried plantains for the most authentic and spectacular Belizean Sunday feast!

Belizean Potato Salad With Peas And Carrots with black pepper sprinkled on top in a white bowl.

Do you love potato salad? If yes, then you MUST TRY this Belizean Potato Salad With Peas And Carrots recipe!

Belizeans enjoy this delicious salad as part of their traditional Sunday dinner along with Belizean stewed chicken, rice and beans, and fried plantains.

Now you can relish this homemade potato salad and taste of Belize as part of your next meal with this delicious recipe!

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What is Belizean Potato Salad?

You won't find any dill pickles, sweet pickles, pickle juice, or fresh dill like you might find in a classic potato salad.

Belizean potato salad is a creamy potato salad that typically contains peas and carrots. It also includes plenty of creamy chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayo, and a very special ingredient...Heinz salad cream.

A bottle of Heinz Salad Cream.

Salad Cream is a salad dressing product from the United Kingdom. It gives our potato salad from Belize a distinctively zingy flavor which you will love!

Now allow me to tell you exactly what you will need to make this easy potato salad recipe!

🥘 Ingredients

A white plate with pieces of potato and carrot cut into small pieces, and sweet peas; bowls with salt and pepper, minced onion, chopped hard boiled egg, mayo and salad cream.

So here are the ingredients that you will need for this delicious potato salad:

  • Russet Potatoes - I used russet because I prefer a creamy texture of potatoes in potato salads. However, you could also use waxy potatoes (which are firmer) such as red potatoes or Yukon Gold if you prefer
  • Green Peas (I used frozen peas which I defrosted prior to using)
  • Carrots
  • Onion (can use yellow or red onion)
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Mayonnaise
  • Heinz salad cream
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Green onions (optional - can stir in some chopped green onions or add as a garnish)

You should be able to find all of the basic ingredients at your local grocery store, with one exception. The Heinz salad cream is a product from the UK so is a little more difficult to find in the US. It is however, available on Amazon, so I have provided a link for you to purchase it there if you like.

To cut down on prep time, for the peas and carrots you could use canned peas and carrots, or frozen peas and carrots.

If using canned, just drain them and add directly to the salad. For frozen, allow to defrost and blanch lightly for use in this recipe.

🔪 Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted (add a teaspoon salt) cold water to the boil on a medium high heat. Be sure there is enough water to cover the potatoes.

Add potatoes peeled and cut into bite sized small pieces to the water and boil potatoes for around 10 minutes or until they are tender but still firm. Drain and allow to cool to room temperature. 

Potato cut into bite sized pieces covered with water in a large pot.

If you need to blanch the carrots, then add the them to a pot of salted water and blanch for around 2 minutes. They will be slightly crisp at 2 minutes. If you prefer more tender carrots then blanch for another minute or 2. Drain and allow to cool to room temperature. (If you need to blanch the peas you can do this at the same time as the carrots).

A saucepan with cut up pieces of carrot covered with water.

Add the salad cream, mayo, salt and pepper to a small bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.

Then add the potatoes, carrots, peas, chopped hard boiled eggs, and onion to a large mixing bowl.

A yellow bowl containing mayonnaise, salad cream, salt and pepper.
Add the dressing ingredients and seasonings to a bowl.
A white bowl containing chopped hard boiled egg, cut up pieces of boiled potato, diced carrots, and green peas.
Place the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Now pour the mayo/salad cream mixture into the mixing bowl, and stir to combine well.

A white bowl containing chopped hard boiled egg, cut up pieces of boiled potato, diced carrots, and green peas. There is a yellow bowl containing a salad cream and mayo mixture poised over the white bowl.

Taste and add additional salt and pepper if you like. Best served chilled so place in the fridge for at least an hour for best results.

Suggestions For Serving

Belizean Potato Salad With Peas And Carrots with black pepper sprinkled on top in a white bowl.

It's time to enjoy your delicious side dish!

Serve this as an essential part of a Belizean meal with stewed chicken, and beans and rice.

Or delight in this creamy potato salad served alongside your favorite bbq meats and other main dishes that you love! Of course it is perfect for special occasions and backyard barbecues!

FAQ

How can I store any leftover potato salad?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator, and enjoy within 4 days.

What is Belizean potato salad?

Belizean potato salad is a creamy potato salad that typically contains peas and carrots. It also includes plenty of creamy chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayo, and a very special ingredient...Heinz salad cream.

Can I use russet potatoes in potato salad?

Yes you can use russet potatoes in potato salad! They give your salad a creamier texture and are better at absorbing the dressing than waxy potatoes. However, be careful not to over boil them as they are more likely to fall apart than waxy potatoes.

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Belizean Potato Salad With Peas And Carrots with black pepper sprinkled on top in a white bowl.

Easy Belizean Potato Salad Recipe With Peas And Carrots

Grace Stewart
This Easy Belizean Potato Salad Recipe With Peas And Carrots is so creamy and delicious! Salad Cream gives this potato salad a wonderful zingy flavor which everyone will love!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine Belizean
Servings 5 people
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot for boiling potatoes
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Russet potatoes peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
  • ½ cup sweet peas see notes below
  • ½ cup carrots diced and lightly blanched; see notes below
  • ¼ cup onion minced
  • ⅛ ts salt plus additional to taste; plus 1 ts of salt added to salt the water for boiling the potatoes
  • ⅛ ts black pepper plus additional to taste
  • 4 each eggs hard boiled, peeled, and chopped
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup Salad cream Heinz salad cream

Optional

  • green onions can stir in some chopped green onions or add as a garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted (add a teaspoon of salt) water to the boil on a medium high heat. Add potatoes peeled and cut into bite sized pieces to the water and cook for around 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but still firm. Drain and allow to cool.
    Potato cut into bite sized pieces covered with water in a large pot.
  • If you need to blanch the carrots, then add the carrots to a pot of salted water and blanch for around 2 minutes. They will be slightly crisp at 2 minutes. If you prefer more tender carrots then blanch for another minute or 2. Drain and allow to cool. (If you need to blanch the peas you can do this at the same time as the carrots).
    A saucepan with cut up pieces of carrot covered with water.
  • Add the salad cream, mayo, salt and pepper to a small bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
    A yellow bowl containing mayonnaise, salad cream, salt and pepper.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, peas, chopped hard boiled eggs, and onion to a mixing bowl.
    A white bowl containing chopped hard boiled egg, cut up pieces of boiled potato, diced carrots, and green peas.
  • Now pour the mayo/salad cream mixture into the mixing bowl, and stir to combine well.
    A white bowl containing chopped hard boiled egg, cut up pieces of boiled potato, diced carrots, and green peas. There is a yellow bowl containing a salad cream and mayo mixture poised over the white bowl.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if you like. Best served chilled so place in the fridge for at least an hour for best results.
    Belizean Potato Salad With Peas And Carrots with black pepper sprinkled on top in a white bowl.

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Notes

Peas and carrots - I used frozen peas which I defrosted, and fresh carrots which I peeled, diced, and lightly blanched.  To make things easy, you could use peas and carrots from a can, or defrost some frozen peas and carrots and lightly blanch. 
Nutrition Info - please accept my apologies - the nutrition info does NOT contain the info for the Heinz Salad Cream.  For info on this ingredient please visit Heinz.co.uk

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 466mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3484IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword potato salad
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Awesome Side Dishes That Go With Tilapia!

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A picture of Cilantro Lime Rice and limes in a bowl. A picture of mashed sweet potato with melting butter and chives in a gold rimmed bowl. A picture of green beans and tomatoes in a white bowl. A picture of white asparagus with melted cheese and Italian parsley.

So do you love tilapia as much as I do? This mild fish shows up frequently on my plate at home. It's so easy to prepare and very versatile as there are so many different ways to prepare it.

I like to serve both a starch and a vegetable to accompany this popular white fish to make a complete and wholesome meal.

Here you will find some great ideas for the best side dishes to serve with tilapia!

Great Vegetable Side Dishes

1. Fresh Green Beans With Tomatoes, Chili, and Garlic

Green beans and tomatoes in a white dish.

This green bean dish is out of this world delish and makes the perfect side dish to tilapia fillets.

The garlic and chili in this easy side dish give it bold flavors, and this side is a great accompaniment to tilapia, which is a mild white fish.

It's quick and easy and a wonderful healthy side to go with your fish!

2. Incredibly Delicious Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts that have been cooked and browned in a gold rimmed bowl garnished with pepper.

Another great side dish is delicious brussels sprouts. Whether roasted or pan fried, this member of the cabbage family is a great option to include as part of a healthy meal.

These brussels sprouts have been pan fried in a mixture of butter and olive oil. They are then simply and simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

You'll love how this healthy side dish complements your tilapia fish!

3. Easy And Elegant White Asparagus Side Dish Recipe

White asparagus spears in a white serving dish with melted Parmesan cheese garnished with Italian parsley.

This Easy and Elegant White Asparagus side dish is very special indeed. This recipe uses jarred white asparagus rather than fresh asparagus spears.

It's super easy to make. All you need to do is place drained asparagus under the broiler with some Parmesan cheese, butter, and some seasonings, and enjoy this along with any of your favorite tilapia recipes as part of a delicious meal!

4. Roasted Carrots With Berbere Spice

Multicolored carrots cut into slivers and wedges on a white dish.

You can't go wrong with carrots as a good choice for a side! Make your favorite roast carrot recipe, or try this Roasted Carrots With Berbere Spice to add an exotic flair to your meal!

Berbere spice is a spice mix used in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisines. It's a mixture of spices and blends typically differ but may include paprika, salt, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, chili peppers, black pepper, and/or cumin. Using this spice is a great way to spice up your meal, and a great choice as an accompaniment to tilapia fish fillets!

5. Middle Eastern Style Cabbage Salad

Middle Eastern Cabbage Salad in a blue dish.

Another simple side dish to go along with your healthy fish dinner is this Middle Eastern Style Cabbage Salad.

Any salad would be great to accompany tilapia, but why not try this cabbage salad for a change? It's a light, delicious, and refreshing salad! It's a bit tangy, garlicky, and peppery to taste, with a lovely salty flavor as well.

This is simply made with either red or green cabbage, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic, salt and pepper. You'll love how this great recipe pairs with fresh tilapia that you have baked or pan fried!

6. Delicious Balsamic Red Onions

Balsamic red onions in a casserole dish.

If you love onions and would enjoy something sweet and tangy with mild and delicate tilapia, then try this Balsamic Red Onion Recipe! Red onion never tasted so good!

These balsamic red onions have a great flavor and this recipe couldn't be easier to make.

The mild flavor of tilapia definitely gets a boost when paired with these balsamic roasted red onions!

7. Easy and Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet mashed potatoes in a gold rimmed bowl garnished with chopped chives with melting butter on the top.

One of the best sides to serve with tilapia is sweet potatoes. And a favorite way of mine to prepare sweet potatoes is by mashing them up with Parmesan cheese, butter, and cream.

You'll fall head over heels for this fluffy sweet potato mash! It's fantastic to pair with your favorite baked tilapia recipe. Try dunking a piece of tilapia into the mash and enjoying a mouthful of tender fish and creamy potatoes together. It's a pure delight!

Tasty Starchy Side Dishes

8. Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro lime rice and lime wedges in a bowl.

Rice is a perfect side dish to serve with tilapia. Some options are white rice, brown rice, and jasmine rice. And if you'd like to try a delicious seasoned rice dish, consider serving the ever popular Cilantro Lime Rice with your fish!

This rice is delightfully easy to create. A generous amount of lime juice and cilantro mixed into the rice gives this a superb tangy flavor which pairs well with the delicate flavor of the fish.

9. Southern Macaroni Salad

Southern macaroni salad with eggs and mayo garnished with green onions in a white dish, with the handle of a spoon visible in the background.

Macaroni salad is not just for barbecues and fried chicken! This is one of the most popular dishes and for good reason! This salad pleases everyone, including picky eaters, and is a great side to accompany your fish dinner.

Classic southern macaroni salad contains macaroni that is cooked al dente (firm). It also typically contains lots of creamy mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickle relish, and onions. Green bell pepper or fresh crunchy celery is also included for some nice crunch.

Why not serve this macaroni salad with some easy baked tilapia as part of a most delicious dinner your family will LOVE?

10. Basmati Rice With Saffron

Basmati rice garnished with cilantro and saffron threads with a yellow tinge to the rice from saffron.

Highly aromatic, fluffy and with a delicate texture, basmati rice is the king of rices! Infused with some beautiful saffron it becomes an elegant side to any type of fish, including delicious tilapia cooked your favorite way!

Which Side Dishes Will You Make To Go With Your Tilapia?

So there you have some AWESOME Side Dishes To Serve With Tilapia!

Which ones will you make? Serve one or more and enjoy a delicious and complete meal featuring delicious tilapia!

FAQ

What side dishes go with tilapia?

Tilapia pairs well with so many different side dishes! For a complete meal serve a vegetable side along with a starchy side. Some great vegetable sides include green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, and salads. Consider rice or a delicious macaroni salad for your starch as part of a great fish meal!

What does tilapia taste like?

Tilapia has a very mild and delicate taste, not "fishy" at all. There is a slight sweet taste to this fish as well.

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Easy Italian Mushroom Salad Recipe

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This Easy Italian Mushroom Salad is a classic Italian antipasto you'll absolutely love! Made with fresh white button mushrooms, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs, this no-cook mushroom salad is light, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes!

A white bowl containing sliced mushrooms with garlic, red pepper flakes, and minced Italian parsley.

Are you a mushroom lover like I am? If so, you've GOT TO TRY this amazing mushroom recipe, made with fresh mushrooms!

I discovered Mushroom Salad, which I have fallen in love with, in a gem of a book called 365 Easy Italian Recipes by Rick Marzullo O'Connell. I've adapted this no cook mushroom recipe you find here from Mr. O'Connell's book and am so excited to share this with you!

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What Is Italian Mushroom Salad?

Italian mushroom salad is a brilliant antipasto made with raw mushrooms coated with a light dressing of lemon juice and olive oil.

Antipasto, which translates to "before the pasta," is similar to an appetizer, or is considered the first course of an Italian meal.

They are like tidbits served to stimulate or whet your appetite for what is to come.

This dish is a cold mushroom salad and has an earthy taste to it. It is garnished with fresh herbs and garlic.

So let me tell you what ingredients you will need to make this super easy salad, which is ready in 10 minutes!

🥘 Ingredients

A white bowl with sliced mushrooms, and small bowls containing parsley, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this salad. All the ingredients are easily found at your local grocery store. The ingredients you will need are:

  • Fresh white button mushrooms - slice these as thinly as you can for best results
  • Fresh garlic
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh oregano
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Fresh herbs elevate this Italian dish into something very special. And I love a bit of extra spice, so have included some red pepper flakes. However, if you prefer to leave them out it's perfectly fine. 😊

I didn't include Parmesan cheese in my recipe, however some grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over this salad would be divine!

🔪 Instructions

All you need to do to prepare this dish is rinse and clean, and then thinly slice the mushrooms. I recommend slicing them as thin as possible as they become almost ethereal when sliced this way. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, except for the mushrooms, and stir to combine.

Then add the mushrooms and toss to coat.

A white bowl containing sliced mushrooms with garlic, red pepper flakes, and minced Italian parsley. There is a yellow spoon with a wooden handle in the bowl.

Taste and add additional salt, pepper, and/or red pepper flakes if desired.

If you have some Parmesan cheese sprinkle some over the salad for extra deliciousness!

Buon appetito!

How To Serve This Italian Mushroom Salad

A white bowl containing sliced mushrooms with garlic, red pepper flakes, and minced Italian parsley.

This raw mushroom salad is ready to enjoy immediately. However, you can also refrigerate it in an airtight container and allow the mushroom salad to marinate for a few hours. During this time, the mushrooms will give off some delicious juices.

So this Italian mushroom salad can be served as an antipasto, or as Mr. O'Connell suggests, served with grilled meats or over steak.

I personally like to serve it as part of a green salad, to which I like to drizzle some of the juices from the mushroom salad over.

I hope you will partake of the delights of this Italian Mushroom Salad soon! Buon appetito!

FAQ

How can I store this fresh Italian mushroom salad?

Store this mushroom salad in an airtight container in your refrigerator, and consume within 2-3 days.

Do mushrooms need to be cooked before eating them?

Most store bought mushrooms can be eaten raw and do not have to be cooked. An exception is the shiitake mushroom. Please note I am not referring to mushrooms picked while foraging in the wild.

What is the best mushroom to use for this Italian cold mushroom salad?

White button mushrooms, on the smallish side, are the best mushrooms to use for this dish.

Some Other Italian Recipes You May Enjoy!

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A white bowl containing sliced mushrooms with garlic, red pepper flakes, and minced Italian parsley.

Easy Italian Mushroom Salad Recipe

Grace Stewart (adapted from and inspired by Rick Marzullo O'Connell's Recipe for "Mushroom Salad" from "365 Easy Italian Recipes""
This Easy Italian Mushroom Salad Recipe is absolutely delicious and can be ready in about 10 minutes! Mushroom lovers will fall head over heels for this salad, which makes a great side dish or accompaniment to your favorite grilled meats!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Combining the ingredients 1 minute
Total Time 10 minutes
Course accompaniment, antipasto, Side Dish, vegetable side dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz mushrooms select whole white mushrooms for use in this recipe and slice them thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; can adjust the amount to your tastes
  • 2 tablespoon parsley minced; I used fresh Italian parsley
  • ½ tablespoon oregano minced; I used fresh oregano
  • 2.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ ts salt plus additional to taste
  • ¼ ts pepper plus additional to taste
  • ¼ ts red pepper flakes plus additional to taste
  • Parmesan cheese optional, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and thinly slice the mushrooms. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, except for the mushrooms, and stir to combine. Then add the mushrooms and toss to coat.
    A white bowl containing sliced mushrooms with garlic, red pepper flakes, and minced Italian parsley. There is a yellow spoon with a wooden handle in the bowl.
  • Taste and add additional salt, pepper, and/or red pepper flakes if desired. Buon appetito! If you have some Parmesan cheese sprinkle some over the salad for extra deliciousness!
    A white bowl containing sliced mushrooms with garlic, red pepper flakes, and minced Italian parsley.

Notes

Serve this as a side dish to accompany your favorite mains or as an antipasto.
I didn't include Parmesan cheese in my recipe, however some grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over this salad would be divine!
You can enjoy this immediately, or refrigerate and allow to marinate for a few hours.  It's all good!

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 101mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword antipasto, Italian side dish, mushroom salad, mushrooms
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Delectable Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Meet the macaroni salad that tastes just like it came straight from your favorite deli — this Delectable Southern Macaroni Salad is creamy, tangy, and absolutely perfect alongside fried chicken and barbecue!

Made with al dente elbow macaroni, chopped hard boiled eggs, sweet relish, minced onion and green bell pepper, all coated in a rich and creamy dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cayenne, garlic powder, and a touch of black pepper, this classic Southern deli staple is the perfect make-ahead side dish — it actually tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld!

Ready in just 15 minutes and feeds 5 people generously — ideal for family reunions, picnics, and your next backyard cookout!

Creamy macaroni salad with chopped hard boiled eggs and green peppers garnished with green onion slices in a white bowl with the stem of a spoon pictured at the top right.
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If you are yearning for an easy, delectable, and creamy Southern Macaroni Salad recipe then you have come to the right place!

What is Southern Macaroni Salad?

Macaroni salad, like potato salad, is a classic side dish and a deli staple. It's often served at summer barbecues and is a fixture at potluck dinners.

There are some regional variations when it comes to macaroni salad. For example, Hawaiian macaroni salad typically contains shredded carrots and the macaroni may be cooked until it is very soft (i.e. overcooked).

Classic southern macaroni salad contains macaroni that is cooked al dente (firm). It also typically contains lots of creamy mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickle relish, and onions. Green bell pepper or fresh crunchy celery is also included for some nice crunch. 😃

Why You Will Love This Recipe

I'm confident your family will love this great side dish! And you will love this recipe because:

  • This recipe uses fresh ingredients that combine to give this cold pasta salad a delicious flavor (as good as your deli macaroni salad!)
  • It's super easy to make. The hardest part is peeling the hard-boiled eggs 😅. Other than that, you only have to cook the macaroni and mince some green bell pepper and onion, and that's it!
  • This is the perfect side dish to accompany not only fried chicken and barbecue, but any of your favorite mains.
  • This salad is so nice and creamy. The creamy dressing, with mayonnaise as its base, is made even creamier with the addition of plenty of chopped hard-boiled eggs.

So let me tell you what you will need to make this Southern creamy macaroni salad!

🥘 Ingredients

You will only need a few ingredients to make this easy and delicious recipe.

Cooked macaroni in a white dish, chopped hard boiled eggs in a yellow bowl, small bowls containing each of the following: mustard, sweet relish, mayonnaise, seasonings, chopped green bell pepper, and diced onion.
  • Elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions. Aim to cook them al dente (with a bit of bite to them)
  • Hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • Sweet relish
  • Onion (I used yellow onion, but you can sub some crisp red onion if you prefer)
  • Green bell pepper (can sub red bell pepper)
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mustard (I used Dijon mustard, but feel free to sub yellow mustard)
  • Cayenne
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic powder (can also sub onion powder)
  • Green onions sliced, for garnish

Try to use the best quality mayonnaise for this macaroni salad as it really does make a difference!

🔪 Instructions

Hard boil your eggs and then peel and chop them. You can cut down on this prep step by using a product like Eggland's Best Hard Cooked Peeled Eggs. If you need instructions as to how to hard boil your eggs, check out this tutorial from Egg Farmers of Cananda on "How To Make The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg."

Mince the onion and the green bell pepper. Using a food processor makes this a snap!

Prepare the macaroni noodles according to your package directions and drain. Rinse under cold water to cool the macaroni down.

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix together.

Cooked macaroni, chopped hard boiled eggs, seasonging, sweet relish and green bell pepper in a white mixing bowl.
Add the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
A white mixing bowl filled with cooked macaroni, chopped up hard boiled egg, mayo, mustard, and sweet relish being stirred with a yellow spoon with a wooden handle and a hand in the picture holding the spoon.
Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Taste and adjust for seasoning by adding additional salt and pepper to your tastes.  Then add sliced green onions as a beautiful garnish and the perfect finishing touch.

Behold your delectable creamy Southern Macaroni Salad!

Macaroni, chopped hard boiled eggs, and chopped green peppers coated with mayonnaise and mustard in a white mixing bowl with a spoon containing this macaroni in the foreground.

How To Serve This Easy Macaroni Salad

Creamy macaroni salad with chopped hard boiled eggs and green peppers garnished with green onion slices in a white bowl with the stem of a spoon in the background.

You'll probably want to dig right in after making this classic macaroni salad recipe! And that's perfectly acceptable. 😊

So although this is traditionally a cold salad, you can also serve it at room temperature. It is typically not heated, though.

This great recipe is here for you whenever you need an easy and delicious side dish. It's also the perfect make-ahead side dish, as you can keep it refrigerated for a couple of days and pull it out whenever you are ready for it. Actually, the salad may taste better a day or two after (I think so anyway!).

It's also ideal for family reunions, and you'll certainly want to include it at your next picnic.

I certainly hope that you will give this a try and let me know what you think! A printable recipe card with nutritional information is available below.

FAQ

How do I store macaroni salad?

Store macaroni salad in an airtight container in your fridge. It is best consumed in about 4 days.

What is macaroni sauce made of?

The macaroni sauce (or dressing) is typically made of mayonnaise, sweet relish, and sometimes mustard.

What goes well with macaroni salad?

Macaroni salad goes well with all your favorite mains! It's especially great with fried chicken and barbecue!

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy

Here are some other recipes you may enjoy!

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Creamy macaroni salad with chopped hard boiled eggs and green peppers garnished with green onion slices in a white bowl with the stem of a spoon in the background.

Delectable Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe

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This delectable Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe is the PERFECT and easy side dish! Ideal with fried chicken, barbecue, and any of your favorite mains!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 558 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped; You can cut down on this prep step by using a product like Eggland's Best Hard Cooked Peeled Eggs.
  • ¼ cup sweet relish
  • ¼ cup onion minced; can use yellow or red onion
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper minced; can sub red bell pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise try to use the best quality mayo that you can
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard can sub yellow mustard
  • ¼ ts cayenne pepper
  • ¼ ts salt
  • ¼ ts black pepper
  • ¼ ts garlic powder can sub onion powder
  • 1 ea green onion sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Hard boil your eggs and then peel and chop them. You can cut down on this prep step by using a product like Eggland's Best Hard Cooked Peeled Eggs. If you need instructions as to hard boil your eggs, check out this tutorial from Egg Farmers of Cananda on "How To Make The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg."
  • Mince the onion and the green bell pepper. Using a food processor makes this a snap!
  • Prepare the macaroni noodles according to your package directions and drain. Rinse under cold water to cool the macaroni down.
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix together.
    A white mixing bowl filled with cooked macaroni, chopped up hard boiled egg, mayo, mustard, and sweet relish being stirred with a yellow spoon with a wooden handle and a hand in the picture holding the spoon.
  • Taste and adjust for seasoning by adding additional salt and pepper to your tastes.  Then add sliced green onions as a beautiful garnish and the perfect finishing touch.
    Creamy macaroni salad with chopped hard boiled eggs and green peppers garnished with green onion slices in a white bowl with the stem of a spoon in the background.

Notes

Although this is traditionally a cold salad, you can also serve it at room temperature. It is typically not heated, though.
This great recipe is here for you whenever you need an easy and delicious side dish. It's also the perfect make-ahead side dish, as you can keep it refrigerated for a couple of days and pull it out whenever you are ready for it. Actually, the salad actually may taste better a day or two after (I think so anyway!).
It's also ideal for family reunions, and you'll certainly want to include it at your next picnic.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword macaroni salad, pasta salad
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Bright and Beautiful Moroccan Orange Salad

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Moroccan Citrus Salad Is The BOMB!

If you want an INCREDIBLE citrus salad, look no further. Moroccans have nailed it! Here I am thrilled to share with you a recipe for a fantastic orange salad which you will want to make because:

  • This salad is BURSTING with flavor!
  • It's BEAUTIFUL!
  • Moroccan orange salad is super easy to make
  • You will enjoy a delicious taste of North Africa! Morocco, located in North Africa, is home to one of the most exciting cuisines in the world!
  • It's one of the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die!

1,000 FOODS TO EAT PROJECT

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project. Orange Salads, listed in the North African section of the book, are beautiful dishes in Moroccan cuisine. This is food #59 in my project.

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In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choice for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try. So if you haven't tried a Moroccan Orange Salad before, please be sure to take the time to enjoy this MUST try food!

Ingredients Needed For This Salad

Olive oil, cumin, parsley, red chilies, lemon, blood oranges, and olives on a wooden board

You will need the following ingredients for this salad:

  • Oranges - you can use any oranges that you like. I opted for blood oranges as they were in season. Mix and match different oranges for maximum effect!
  • Olive oil - use a good quality olive oil for the dressing
  • Cumin seeds - will include in the dressing as well as scattering some on top of the salad
  • Parsley - can use Italian or curly parsley
  • Lemon - juiced for the dressing
  • Shallot (can sub red onion)
  • Chilies - I used red Thai birds eye chilies; you can sub red pepper flakes
  • Olives - pitted olives (can use green or black, or a mixture of both)

While gathering these colorful ingredients, just think of how colorful the salad will be once assembled!

Easy Instructions!

It's super simple to make this salad! We'll start by making the dressing. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced chilies, and some of the cumin seeds in a small bowl or salad dressing shaker. Whisk or shake (depending on the container you use), and then set this aside for around an hour to let the flavors infuse a bit.

olive oil dressing including chilies and cumin seeds in a glass bowl

Prepare the oranges by slicing them into disks as pictured below. Cut the pith and the rind off the edges of the oranges. Cut the shallot (or red onion) into rings, and mince the parsley.

Assemble your salad by laying the orange slices on a plate. Top with olives, shallots, parsley, cumin seeds, and a generous amount of dressing.

orange segments topped with shallots, parsley, olives and dressing on a white plate

Be sure to admire your beautiful creation prior to enjoying it at the table. 😍

What To Serve With Moroccan Orange Salad

Moroccan orange salad, moroccan chicken tagine, couscous and Vina Casablanca wine in a bottle and a glass

We enjoyed our orange salad with a delicious Moroccan Chicken Tagine by OnceUponAChef, couscous, and a glass of Vina Casablanca Chardonnay. I chose the Vina Casablanca purely because of the name and it ended up being a great pairing! 😃

Please enjoy this beautiful and delicious Moroccan Orange Salad soon!

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Sunny and Delicious Senegalese Chicken Yassa

Chicken yassa served with rice with a lemon wedge and garnished with green onions on a white plate

Delicious Sicilian Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

Fennel and Blood Orange Salad
#46 Sicilian Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

Please join me on this quest to try the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, from the book by Mimi Sheraton! Join me in this journey and discover new foods, experiences, and cuisines which I hope will add inspiration, fun, and joy to your life! Visit the 1,000 Foods to Eat Project page to view a list of the foods tried so far.

If you'd like to follow along and be a part of the 1,000 Foods Project, please sign up to get the latest recipes and inspiration for you to expand your food comfort zone! It's an incredible journey, please join me by signing up here.

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Bright and Beautiful Moroccan Orange Salad!

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Delight both your eyes and your palate with this beautiful Moroccan Orange Salad!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Time to allow flavors in the dressing to infuse 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course accompaniment, Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine african, Moroccan
Servings 2 people
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oranges slice into disks (about ¼") and cut the pith and the rind off
  • 1 oz olives pitted; can use black or green olives
  • 1 small shallot peeled and cut into rings; can sub ¼ small red onion peeled and cut into rings
  • 1 tablespoon parsley minced; can use Italian or curly parsley

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ts cumin seeds split; ⅔ will go in the dressing and ⅓ sprinkled on top
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 birds eye chilies minced (deseed if you like it less spicy or leave out completely); can sub ¼ ts red chili flakes

Instructions
 

  • To make the dressing, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced chilies, and some of the cumin seeds in a small bowl or salad dressing shaker. Whisk or shake (depending on the container you use), and then set this aside for around an hour to let the flavors infuse a bit.
    olive oil dressing including chilies and cumin seeds in a glass bowl
  • Assemble your salad by laying the orange slices on a plate. Top with olives, shallots, parsley, cumin seeds, and a generous amount of dressing.
    orange segments topped with shallots, parsley, olives and dressing on a white plate

Notes

This dish is absolutely wonderful paired with the Classic Morrocan Chicken Tagine and couscous!
Opt for colorful blood oranges if you can get them.  Cara cara oranges are also nice, and it's lovely to mix and match different colored oranges for maximum effect.
Ideally leave the dressing for around an hour to allow the flavors to infuse.  However, you can use it right away if needed. 
You most likely will have extra dressing left over which would go great with a leafy green salad.
Enjoy this beautiful taste of Morocco!

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 226mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 573IUVitamin C: 109mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg
Keyword citrus salad, orange salad, oranges, salad
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Delicious Sicilian Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

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1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.

In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choices for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try.

Ms. Sheraton includes an aweome Italian salad called Insalata de Finocchio e Arancie in her book. Otherwise known as Fennel and Orange salad, this is food #46 in my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project!

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Easy To Make Cachumber - Delicious Indian Salad

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Cachumber

I have an absolute passion for Indian food. I've only scratched the surface with my Indian cooking. However, I'm so happy to delve deeper into Indian cuisine!

Today I made a delicious cool and refreshing Indian salad called Cachumber. Cachumber is, shall we say, the Indian version of the tomato salsa, or Mexican pico de gallo.

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Near East Tabouleh and Middle Eastern Chicken Breast

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post sings the praises of Near East Tabouleh Grain Salad. 🙂

Tabbouleh and Chicken

Near East Tabouleh Grain Salad Mix

I researched parsley for my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project. Tabouleh is a Middle Eastern salad. I discovered this salad during my research on foods that utilize parsley. I made tabouleh for the first time due to this post and used Near East Tabouleh Grain Salad Mix as the base for my tabouleh. This tabouleh was excellent! You can buy this item here on Amazon, or you should be able to find it at large grocers.

Tabouleh is usually made with bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, onion, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Parsley is an essential ingredient of the tabouleh.

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Parsley - 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here I discuss how versatile, delicious, and good for you parsley is!

Italian Parsley

Parsley is listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. She says that the foods she lists in her book are the tastes that every food lover should experience or dream about. I am 26 foods in, and Parsley is food #27!

Curly Parsley

My research about parsley enabled me to see how versatile this delicious herb is. I also learned about how good it is for you! It most definitely deserves a place as one of the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die!

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