Classic Spanish White Bean Salad Food

WARM SPANISH-STYLE GIANT-BEAN SALAD WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA AND CELERY RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoon olive oil, tomato paste, paprika, garlic, and shallot in a medium skillet and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and starting to bubble gently, about 2 minutes. Stir in smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Add celery, drained beans, vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Cook until barely warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately with crusty bread. This Recipe Appears In 5-Minute Spanish-Style Bean Salad is an Hors D'oeuvres Star

CLASSIC BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mince 1 shallot and place in a large bowl. Thinly slice remaining shallot and set aside.
• Add vinegar, mustard and a pinch each salt and pepper to the bowl with minced shallot and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
• Add chickpeas, cannellini beans, kidney beans, celery, herbs and sliced shallot to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Taste and add more salt or vinegar. Drizzle with additional olive oil and top with more black pepper, if desired, and serve.

COLD PROVENçAL WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Thoroughly rinse the beans and place them and the water in the slow cooker insert. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beans are tender. Quickly and gently pour them into a colander and drain them. (You can reserve the cooking water and use it to thicken soups or stews.) Transfer the beans to a serving bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, and garlic. Blend thoroughly with a whisk or an immersion blender.
• Pour the dressing over the beans and mix thoroughly. Add the green onions, olives, and salt and pepper to taste, and toss by hand (or if you must, using spoons).
• Serve either chilled or at room temperature on lettuce leaves and garnish with the tomato wedges.