Herbed White Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Herbed White Bean Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound small dry white beans; 1 quart. water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 med. tomato, seeded and minced; 1/4 c. minced red onion; 1/4 c. pitted black olives, quartered; 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1 lg. garlic cloves, chopped; Salt and freshly grnd pepper; 1/4 c. minced fresh basil or possibly 1 tbsp. dry, crumbled

Servings: persons

1/2 pound small dry white beans
1 quart. water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 med. tomato, seeded and minced
1/4 c. minced red onion
1/4 c. pitted black olives, quartered
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 lg. garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly grnd pepper
1/4 c. minced fresh basil or possibly 1 tbsp. dry, crumbled

1
Rinse beans.
2
Place in large pan with 2 qt water to 1 teaspoon salt.
3
Simmer till tender, about 1 1/4 hrs.
4
Drain well.
5
Cold slightly.
6
Combine beans with all other ingredients except basil in large bowl.
7
Mix to coat well.
8
Adjust seasoning.
9
Cover and chill till well chilled.
10
Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.
11
Fold in basil before servings.

231

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound small dry white beans, 1 quart. water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 med. tomato, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Herbed White Bean Salad Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!