White Bean Salad Recipe

Name: White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound small white beans (dried); 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 cup red onion, minced; 1/2 cup red pepper, diced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped; 1/2 cup Nicoise olives; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 small garlic cloves, pressed; 2 anchovies, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 pound small white beans (dried)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
1/2 cup Nicoise olives
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 small garlic cloves, pressed
2 anchovies, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground pepper, to taste

1
Rinse and drain beans.
2
Bring them to a boil in 3 cups of water.
3
Reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and cover and let sit 1 hour.
5
Rinse beans and return to pan with 8 cups of fresh water.
6
Simmer 20 minutes untill beans are tender, but not mushy.
7
Drain and rinse in cold water.
8
Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
9
Combine beans and all other salad ingredients.
10
Add dressing, toss and chill.
11
Scatter olives over.

318

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound small white beans (dried), 1/2 cup celery, chopped, 1/2 cup red onion, minced, 1/2 cup red pepper, diced, 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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