Fresh Asparagus And White Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Asparagus And White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups dried Great Northern beans; 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced; 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; Dressing:; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Place Great Northern beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
2
Place beans in a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain and run beans under cold water to cool.
3
Combine red bell peppers and asparagus in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
4
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, parsley, shallot, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
5
Combine beans, red bell pepper, and asparagus in a bowl; pour 2/3 of the dressing over mixture and toss gently. Add more dressing if desired.

418

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups dried Great Northern beans, 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced, 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, Dressing:, and more.

Yes, Fresh Asparagus And White Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Fresh Asparagus And White Bean Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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