White Bean Salad Recipe

Name: White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 pounds fresh white shell beans in the pod (about 1 pound shelled); fresh cranberry beans or 1 1/4 cups dried cannellini beans may be substituted; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 4 small white onions, peeled and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 small celery stalk, 1 sprig fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, 2 fresh sage leaves and 1 sprig parsley, tied together; Coarse salt to taste; 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; Few drops good balsamic vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Servings: persons

5 1/2 pounds fresh white shell beans in the pod (about 1 pound shelled); fresh cranberry beans or 1 1/4 cups dried cannellini beans may be substituted
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
4 small white onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 small celery stalk, 1 sprig fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, 2 fresh sage leaves and 1 sprig parsley, tied together
Coarse salt to taste
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
Few drops good balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

1
Shell the beans.
2
(For dried beans, rinse them, place in saucepan, cover with water to 2 inches, and bring to boil.
3
Remove from heat; allow beans to soak for 1 hour.)
4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large, heavy pot.
5
Add carrots, onions and garlic, and saute over medium-low heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until tender.
6
Add fresh beans (or soaked and drained dried beans) and 8 cups water.
7
Add tied herbs; bring to simmer.
8
Partly cover pot, and simmer fresh beans about 30 minutes, until they are tender.
9
(Dried beans should be simmered for about 1 1/2 hours, and any foam on the water's surface should be skimmed off.)
10
When beans are nearly tender, about 10 minutes before end of cooking time, add salt to taste.
11
When beans are tender (make sure they are not undercooked), drain them.
12
Remove garlic and herbs, transfer beans to large bowl lined with paper towels and toss them lightly to dry them.
13
Cover to keep them warm.
14
Beat remaining olive oil and vinegars together in salad bowl.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Add warm beans and parsley.
17
Fold all ingredients together, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
18
Serve while still warm.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 5 1/2 pounds fresh white shell beans in the pod (about 1 pound shelled); fresh cranberry beans or 1 1/4 cups dried cannellini beans may be substituted, 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped, 4 small white onions, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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!

White Bean Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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