Shell Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Celery and Feta Recipe

Name: Shell Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Celery and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds shell beans (about 2 1/3 cups shelled); 1 onion, halved; 7 cups water; 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; A bouquet garni made with a few sprigs each of parsley and thyme, a sprig of sage and a bay leaf; Salt to taste; 1 cup sliced or diced celery; 1 pound tomatoes, cut in wedges, the wedges cut in half crosswise, or cut in large dice; 1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces); 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, mint; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt; freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 garlic clove, minced or pureed; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds shell beans (about 2 1/3 cups shelled)
1 onion, halved
7 cups water
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
A bouquet garni made with a few sprigs each of parsley and thyme, a sprig of sage and a bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 cup sliced or diced celery
1 pound tomatoes, cut in wedges, the wedges cut in half crosswise, or cut in large dice
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, mint
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced or pureed
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Combine the beans, onion, water, crushed garlic, bouquet garni and salt in a heavy saucepan or soup pot, and bring to a simmer.
2
Cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
3
Taste and adjust salt.
4
Remove and discard the onion, the bouquet garni and the garlic cloves.
5
Drain though a strainer or colander set over a bowl.
6
In a large salad bowl, combine the beans, celery, tomatoes, feta and herbs.
7
Sprinkle the tomatoes with sea salt if desired.
8
Mix together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil.
9
Toss with the salad, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

675

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 1/2 pounds shell beans (about 2 1/3 cups shelled), 1 onion, halved, 7 cups water, 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Shell Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Celery and Feta 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.

Shell Bean Salad With Tomatoes, Celery and Feta

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