Italian White Bean Salad Food

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SALAD

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• In a medium bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, black pepper and salt. Stir in beans, tomato, parsley and capers. Divide evenly among four serving plates.

WHITE BEAN SALAD RECIPE

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• If you are using cooked dried beans or frozen then drain them but keep aside some liquid. If using canned beans then rinse them and drain well (keep some liquid).

ITALIAN BEAN SALAD

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• Combine all ingredients in the order given; add more balsamic vinegar if desired.
• Refridgerate until ready to serve, better if let set in refridgerator for an hour or so before serving.

WHITE BEAN AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• The night before, place the beans in a large bowl and add water to cover by 2 inches. Soak overnight in the refrigerator. The following day, drain the beans, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the red onion and saute over medium-low heat for 7 to 9 minutes, until wilted. Add the beans and enough water to cover them by 3 inches. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes, until tender. Drain the beans and onions and transfer to a mixing bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a 10- to 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and prosciutto and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until fragrant. Pour the hot oil mixture over the warm drained beans, tossing well. Allow to cool for 10 minutes only. While still warm, stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Place in a large, shallow serving bowl, surround with arugula, taste for seasonings, and serve warm or at room temperature.

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

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• In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.
• Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SALAD

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• Note 1: OR borlotti beans, washed, picked over and soaked overnight or for at least 6 hours Serve this delicious salad warm in the winter or chilled in the summer.
• It makes a wonderful main dish.
• Drain the beans and combine with the white or yellow onion, the chopped garlic, the water and the bay leaf in a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hours.
• Add salt to taste and half the minced garlic, cover and cook 30 min to an hour, or until tender.
• Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, combine 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 C water in a bowl; add the red onion.
• Add more water to cover if necessary and soak 30 minute.
• Drain.
• Mix together the lemon juice, vinegars, remaining garlic; mustard and 3/4 C cooking liquid from the beans.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss with the beans in a salad bowl, along with the red onion, bell pepper, herbs, pepper and more salt to taste. Serve warm or chilled.

WHITE BEAN ARUGULA SALAD

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• In a small skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., In same pan, heat oil and drippings over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, rosemary, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until tomatoes are softened. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine beans, tomato mixture, pancetta, vinegar and basil. Add arugula and cheese; toss to coat.

WHITE BEAN SALAD

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• Combine the beans in a large bowl with the red onion, parsley, optional herb of choice, salt, and pepper.
• Slowly stir in the dressing to taste. Garnish with the scallions. Serve immediately or refrigerate. The salad will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

SEARED TUNA WITH ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients; refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Brush fish with A.1.
• Heat oil in large skillet on high heat. Add fish; cook 3 min. or until edges are white but centers are still pink, turning after 2 min. Serve with bean salad.

EASY ITALIAN BEAN SALAD

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• Finely chop the spring onions and put into a bowl with the garlic and the chilli. Mix in the cannellini beans and the butter beans. Whisk the olive oil with the white wine vinegar and add plenty of seasoning. Stir through the salad with plenty of chopped parsley.