WHITE BEAN SALAD
Creamy white beans, fresh basil, and crunchy young vegetables are combined in a light but substantial salad recipe.
Provided by Michelle Obama
Categories Salad Bean Vegetable Side Vegetarian Lunch Legume Radish Spring Healthy Sugar Snap Pea Lemon Juice Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. If you're using dried beans, first rinse them, picking out any stones, and place in a bowl. Cover with cold water and soak for 8 hours, or overnight, then drain the beans and place in a pot. Add the garlic and bay leaf and enough water to cover the beans by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and shallot. Whisk to combine.
- 3. When the beans are done, drain them well and place in a medium bowl. Discard the bay leaf and garlic clove. Add one third of the vinaigrette to the warm beans and toss; then let stand for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. If using canned beans, rinse and drain them, then toss with the vinaigrette.
- 4. In a small pot of boiling water, cook the snow peas or sugar snap peas for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, place them in a bowl of ice water. Drain, pat dry, and slice thin.
- 5. In a large salad bowl, place the cooled beans, snow peas, chives, radishes, and basil. Pour the remaining dressing over and toss lightly. Serve immediately.
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Joseluis Carbajal
carbajaljoseluis@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ray Danny
danny.r@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.
Abdul Matin
matin_a@yahoo.comI love that this salad can be served warm or cold. It's great for a summer picnic or a winter potluck.
Adrian Foley
foley.a71@yahoo.comThis salad is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also low in calories and fat.
Fayunna Humphrey
fayunna_h7@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to use white beans, and this salad is a great option. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Habib Sagar
h71@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Peppi Volanen
vpeppi@hotmail.comI love the crunch of the celery and red onion in this salad. They add a nice contrast to the creamy beans.
Ashleigh Macklin
macklin-ashleigh@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to use up leftover white beans. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Rinae Mavhungu
mr41@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of white beans, but this salad changed my mind. The beans are creamy and delicious, and they pair perfectly with the other ingredients.
Joslyn Brown
brown_joslyn@yahoo.comI love the addition of fresh herbs to this salad. They really brighten up the flavor.
Thabitha Mogodi
mogodi-thabitha@yahoo.comThis is the perfect summer salad. It's light, healthy, and packed with flavor.
Kashif Ali Seelro
ks55@hotmail.frI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the light and tangy flavor.
Hamza Baloch
hamza.baloch24@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The combination of white beans, vegetables, and vinaigrette dressing is so refreshing and flavorful.