Italian White Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Italian White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans, washed, picked over and soaked overnight or for at least 6 hours; 1 large white onions or 1 large yellow onion, Chopped; 3 garlic cloves, Rough Chopped; 6 cups water; 1 bay leaf; salt; 2 garlic cloves, Minced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 medium red onion, Thin Slice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 red bell pepper, Cut In 1; 1/4 cup fresh basil, Chopped or 1/4 cup parsley, Chopped, Chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh sage, Chopped; black pepper, Freshly Ground

Servings: persons

1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans, washed, picked over and soaked overnight or for at least 6 hours
1 large white onions or 1 large yellow onion, Chopped
3 garlic cloves, Rough Chopped
6 cups water
1 bay leaf
salt
2 garlic cloves, Minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 medium red onion, Thin Slice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 red bell pepper, Cut In 1
1/4 cup fresh basil, Chopped or 1/4 cup parsley, Chopped, Chopped
1 teaspoon fresh sage, Chopped
black pepper, Freshly Ground

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Note 1: OR borlotti beans, washed, picked over and soaked overnight or for at least 6 hours Serve this delicious salad warm in the winter or chilled in the summer.
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It makes a wonderful main dish.
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Drain the beans and combine with the white or yellow onion, the chopped garlic, the water and the bay leaf in a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hours.
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Add salt to taste and half the minced garlic, cover and cook 30 min to an hour, or until tender.
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Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
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Meanwhile, combine 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 C water in a bowl; add the red onion.
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Add more water to cover if necessary and soak 30 minute.
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Drain.
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Mix together the lemon juice, vinegars, remaining garlic; mustard and 3/4 C cooking liquid from the beans.
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Add salt and pepper to taste and adjust the seasonings.
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Toss with the beans in a salad bowl, along with the red onion, bell pepper, herbs, pepper and more salt to taste. Serve warm or chilled.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans, washed, picked over and soaked overnight or for at least 6 hours, 1 large white onions or 1 large yellow onion, Chopped, 3 garlic cloves, Rough Chopped, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian White Bean Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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