white bean salad

Name: White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) uncooked white beans (navy, northern, cannellini) i used two kinds together.; 1 - whole garlic bulb; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 medium lemon; 1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; dash(es) salt and pepper

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Darci Juris

Scottsdale, AZ

Updated on May 9, 2012

On a mission to eat more beans to alkaline my body, and stay healthy, I came across some bean salads that I wanted to try. This recipe is adjusted slightly to incorporate my own flavors of liking. It came out pretty tasty. Makes a great side dish, or main dish. Next time, I will be adding asparagus as well. Don't be afraid to add some chicken if you want to incorporate some meat.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked white beans (navy, northern, cannellini) i used two kinds together.
1 - whole garlic bulb
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium lemon
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
dash salt and pepper

How To Make white bean salad

Step 1

Soak beans overnight. Drain and rinse, discarding any bad ones. In a large pot, bring beans (with water about 2 inches above the beans) to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain and set aside. NOTE: If you want to cut down the time and not cook your own beans, just buy the beans in a can, drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

While beans are cooking, roast the garlic. Cut the top off the garlic, place on a sheet of tinfoil, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in tinfoil, and roast at 400 degrees for about 30-40 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Step 3

Once garlic is cool, squeeze out the garlic into a food processor (or blender). Zest and juice the lemon into the processor, add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and blend, scraping sides once. Slowly add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. You are basically making a dressing for the bean salad to be tossed in.
Step 4

Transfer beans to a large bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, parsley and dressing. Gently toss to coat. Season to taste.
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