Baby Greens And Garlicky White Bean Salad Food

GREEK WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, chill 1 hour.
• Enjoy.

GARLICKY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the beans in water overnight or place in a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook two minutes. Then allow to soak for one hour.
• Bring to a simmer and cook, partly covered, until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain.
• Transfer beans to a bowl and gently mix with garlic, parsley, one-fourth cup of the oil, salt and pepper. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Just before serving, check seasonings and drizzle on remaining olive oil.

BEANS AND GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, olive oil, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Toss with greens and beans and serve.

GREEN AND WAX BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Drop green and wax beans into boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath. When cool, drain and dry with a towel and place in a large bowl.
• Cut tomato in half across its equator and squeeze out seeds (use for another purpose or discard). Using the largest hole on a box grater, grate the tomato flesh. Discard skin and transfer grated flesh to a medium bowl. You should have about 1/2 cup. Stir in vinegar and salt, then stir in olive oil and garlic. Taste and adjust vinegar and salt as needed.
• Add just enough vinaigrette to coat beans, add olives, then toss well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to 4 hours) before serving. Add torn basil and serve.

BRAISED WHITE BEANS AND GREENS WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the fennel, onion and rosemary, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Begin adding handfuls of the greens, cooking and stirring until leaves wilt.
• Add the white beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, mashing some of the beans with a wooden spoon, until the liquid has reduced and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, then the mozzarella, if using, and Pecorino Romano. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Divide among shallow bowls and top with more Pecorino Romano. Serve with toasted bread and a dish of red-pepper flakes on the side.