Rosemary White Bean Salad Food

QUICK AND EASY WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Let the onion marinate in lemon juice: After you chop up the onion, squeeze a little lemon juice over it and let it sit while prepping the other ingredients. According to my mother, this will take the edge off the onion.
• Combine all ingredients into a serving dish: You can serve right away if you want, but if you chill for a few hours, the flavors will come together better. Lasts a couple of days in the refrigerator.

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 AND ROASTED POTATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Put the beans in a bowl or pot, cover with water by 2 inches and add 1 1/2 tablespoons salt. Let soak 4 to 12 hours. Drain before using.
• Put the soaked beans in a pot, cover with water by 2 inches and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 bay leaf, the smashed garlic clove and 2 tablespoons oil. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, about 40 to 75 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with more salt if needed.
• Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes: Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and arrange in a single layer. Top with remaining bay leaf. Roast for 15 minutes, flip potatoes, then roast until golden and very tender, another 15 to 25 minutes.
• While potatoes roast, make the dressing: In a blender, combine anchovies, garlic, vinegar and a large pinch of salt; blend until smooth, then blend in oil. Taste and add more salt or vinegar, or both, if needed. Transfer to a large bowl, stir in lemon zest, rosemary and chile flakes.
• In a separate large bowl, toss greens with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the lemon juice and a large pinch of salt. Arrange on a large serving platter.
• Toss the warm potatoes and beans into the bowl with the dressing and mix well. Taste and add more salt if necessary, and vinegar. Arrange on top of greens and serve.

ROSEMARY WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add the beans, garlic, and rosemary and stir for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
• Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

PECORINO AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, but not brown, about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rosemary. Set aside.
• Combine the edamame beans, cannellini beans, cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the garlic mixture and toss well until all the ingredients are coated.

ROASTED ROSEMARY SHRIMP W/ARUGULA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD ON GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• To prepare shrimp, combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Add shrimp to bowl; toss well. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes. Arrange shrimp on a jelly-roll pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until shrimp are done.
• To prepare salad, combine 2 tablespoons juice and next 4 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon pepper) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add arugula, onion, and beans to bowl; toss well. Divide salad and shrimp evenly among 4 plates.
• To prepare garlic ciabatta: Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic clove; cook until garlic begins to turn golden, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Discard garlic; stir in salt. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray. Add slices of ciabatta bread to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Brush one side of each slice with garlic oil.

WHITE BEAN, ROSEMARY AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except pepper in a food processor (I use a mini chopper for this). Blend until it is pureed. Add pepper to taste.
• Chill at least 30 minutes and up to a day and serve with cut up vegetables or pita chips.
• Two tablespoons per serving = 1 point.