Cannellini Bean Salad With Roasted Peppers Food

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut red pepper in half; remove seeds. Broil pepper cut side down 4 in. from the heat until skin is blistered and charred, about 8 minutes. Immediately place pepper in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred skin. Cut pepper into strips; place in a large bowl. Add the beans, onion and basil. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat.

PINTO BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large pot and cover generously with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, covered, until the beans are creamy inside, but not mushy, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain beans and transfer to a large bowl to cool. Cook shells in rapidly boiling salted water. When done, drain in a colander, then spread shells on a cookie sheet to allow steam to escape. Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil. When cool, combine pasta with the pinto beans. Add peppers. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
• To roast chiles and peppers: Place over a gas flame or on a tray under a broiler. Keep turning so that the skin is evenly charred, without burning and drying out the flesh. Transfer charred peppers to a plastic or paper bag, tie the top closed and allow to steam until cool to the touch, about fifteen minutes. (To speed things up, place bag in a bowl of ice water.) Peel the peppers by hand, then dip the them briefly in water to remove any blackened bits.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on the top rack until nicely browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Make the dressing: Put shallot in a small bowl with mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar and ground fennel, if using. Stir well to combine, then whisk in olive oil. Season to taste.
• Make the salad: Put beans in a low salad bowl. Add celery and cauliflower, pour the dressing over and toss well, taking care not to crush beans. Let salad rest for 30 minutes or so to meld flavors. Taste and adjust for salt, acid and oil. Add parsley and scallions, toss once more, then serve at room temperature.

ARUGULA AND CORN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Steam corn for 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and cut kernels off cob. Combine with arugula in a large bowl.
• Remove seeds and membranes from roasted peppers and cut in 2-inch strips. Place in another bowl. Add beans, chives and basil and toss together.
• Whisk together vinegars, salt, garlic, mustard, and olive oil. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss the rest with beans and peppers. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and allow to sit for at least 15 minutes and for up to 3 days (in the refrigerator).
• Toss remaining dressing with arugula and corn. Line salad plates or a platter with arugula and corn mixture. Top with peppers and beans. Garnish with shaved Parmesan, and serve.

ROASTED RED-PEPPER SALAD WITH ANCHOVY WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over the flames of a gas burner, turning with tongs until blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, broil them 2 or 3 inches from heat source.) Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a plate, and let stand until cool. Scrape off skins with a paring knife and wipe flesh clean with a paper towel. Keeping stems intact, cut peppers in half lengthwise, then remove and discard seeds. Arrange on a platter and season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together anchovies, garlic, vinegar, oil, and parsley in a medium bowl. Add beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over peppers and top with Parmesan and greens.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients, salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
• Place the beans in a large bowl, pour half the vinaigrette over, and toss lightly; season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes.
• Use a mandolin to slice the asparagus, lengthwise, to about the thickness of a penny; slice radish and fennel to same thickness.
• Place shaved vegetables and chopped onion in a shallow bowl and dress with a drizzle of the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper and turn to coat.
• Spoon the beans onto a serving platter or individual serving plates, cover with vegetables, a little more vinaigrette, then garnish with chopped parsley, basil, or dill.

ROASTED PEPPER-WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Cut peppers lengthwise in half. Remove and discard membranes and seeds. Place pepper halves, cut sides down, on foil-covered baking sheet.
• Broil, 4 inches from heat, 15 to 17 min. or until skins are charred. Remove from broiler. Wrap with foil. Let stand 15 min., removing foil after 10 min.
• Remove and discard skins from peppers. Cut peppers into thin strips; place in medium bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the beans, celery, red onion, red pepper, parsley and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

CANNELLINI BEANS AND RED PEPPERS WITH SAGE

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook bell pepper with sage, stirring, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients with salt and pepper to taste and heat, stirring, until just heated through.

CANNELLINI BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO & RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the beans and mix with the tomatoes, onion and vinegar. Season, then add basil just before serving.

CANNELLINI AND FENNEL SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, MUSHROOMS, AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray heavy large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini on prepared sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until peppers and zucchini are brown in spots, turning twice, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme, mint, and orange peel.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, and fennel seeds to blend in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix beans, fennel, onion, and all but 1 tablespoon dressing in medium bowl. Season salad with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into center of large platter.
• Toss greens with remaining 1 tablespoon dressing in large bowl; arrange greens around bean salad. Place peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini atop greens. Garnish with tomato wedges and serve.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH ROAST CHERRY TOMATOES & CHORIZO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Put the tomatoes on a baking tray and drizzle with some of the oil. Season and roast for 20 minutes and then remove.
• Drain and rinse the beans. Tip into a bowl.
• Fry the chorizo in a non-stick pan until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper. Wipe the pan clean and add the olive oil, onion and seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the vinegar and reduce by half. Add the honey and whisk to emulsify.
• Pour the warm dressing over the beans and mix. Add the chorizo, tomatoes and salad leaves and mix again. Divide between 2 plates.