Bulls Blood Bean Herb And Walnut Salad Food

GREEN BEAN AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, walnuts and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Toss before serving.

RED BEAN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a bowl and toss with the celery and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
• If using the red onion, soak the onion in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain, rinse and drain again on paper towels. Add to the beans.
• In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with a generous pinch of salt and the red pepper flakes or the Aleppo pepper. Add the walnuts and grind together until the walnuts are coarsely ground but still have some texture. Toss with the beans.
• Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the oils, toss with the beans, and let marinate 30 minutes. Serve.

WHITE BEAN AND BARLEY SALAD WITH BEETROOT AND YOGHURT DRESSING

Steps:

• cook beetroots in boiling water for about 20 mins until soft, cool then peel.
• place beets in food processor with the garlic and yoghurt, pulse until smooth and creamy.
• pour into bowl and stir in the gound walnuts.
• In a large bowl combine the beans, barley, sultanas, herbs walnuts and salad leaves and serve accompanied by the beetroot sauce.

BULL'S BLOOD BEAN, HERB AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place the beans in a bowl and toss with the celery and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. 2. If using the red onion, soak the onion in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain, rinse and drain again on paper towels. Add to the beans. 3. In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with a generous pinch of salt and the red pepper flakes or the Aleppo pepper. Add the walnuts and grind together until the walnuts are coarsely ground but still have some texture. Toss with the beans. 4. Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the oils, toss with the beans, and let marinate 30 minutes. Serve. Yield: 4 servings ©New York Times. All rights reserved.

TWO BEAN & HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Use metal tongs to hold the onion over hot coals or char in a hot griddle pan until just blackened all over. Leave to cool completely, then peel away the outer blackened layer and finely chop the rest of the onion. You can also simply finely chop the onion without charring it first, if you prefer.
• Cook the beans in a pan of boiling salted water for 4-5 mins until just cooked, with a slight snap. Drain and tip into a bowl with the onion, cannellini beans, olive oil and lemon juice. Season well, toss everything together and set aside until needed. This can be prepared several hours ahead and chilled. Stir in the herbs just before serving.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Toast cumin in skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk vinegar and oil in bowl to combine.
• Combine kidney beans, onion, 1 1/2 cups walnuts, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro in large bowl. Add vinegar and oil mixture. Crumble cumin seeds between fingers and add to bean mixture. Toss gently to blend; season with salt and pepper. Let salad stand at room temperature for 2 hours. (Can be made 6 hours ahead; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Line and fill large bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad into bowl. Garnish salad with additional cilantro and walnuts and serve.

WARM BEAN AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saute pan combine the oil, garlic and herbs.
• Warm over very low heat for about 4 minutes.
• Add the beans and salt and pepper to taste; toss gently.
• Cook over low heat until the beans are warm and have absorbed the flavors of the olive oil, about 5 mins.
• Remove from the heat, add lemon juice and toss gently.
• Arrange beans on a platter and surround with olives.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes 4 servings.