White Bean And Fresh Mozzarella Salad Food

WHITE BEAN CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cheese and half the basil. Gently toss together.
• Add the olive oil and season the mixture well with salt and pepper. Gently stir to combine.
• Drizzle the salad with the balsamic vinegar and top with the remaining basil. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Add a drizzle or so more of oil and vinegar if needed. Finish with flaky salt.

WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Shell the beans. (For dried beans, rinse them, place in saucepan, cover with water to 2 inches, and bring to boil. Remove from heat; allow beans to soak for 1 hour.)
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large, heavy pot. Add carrots, onions and garlic, and saute over medium-low heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until tender. Add fresh beans (or soaked and drained dried beans) and 8 cups water. Add tied herbs; bring to simmer.
• Partly cover pot, and simmer fresh beans about 30 minutes, until they are tender. (Dried beans should be simmered for about 1 1/2 hours, and any foam on the water's surface should be skimmed off.)
• When beans are nearly tender, about 10 minutes before end of cooking time, add salt to taste. When beans are tender (make sure they are not undercooked), drain them.
• Remove garlic and herbs, transfer beans to large bowl lined with paper towels and toss them lightly to dry them. Cover to keep them warm.
• Beat remaining olive oil and vinegars together in salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add warm beans and parsley. Fold all ingredients together, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve while still warm.

MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, & WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut up the cheese and tomatoes if nessary.
• Rinse the beans In cold water very well, carefully drain.
• Place these ingredients in a bowl with some of the basil.
• (save some for garnish) Whip together dressing ingredients.
• add to bowl blend with care not to break up the beans.
• Taste and add more seasoning if necessary.
• Line a salad bowl or platter with lettuce leaves add the bean salad on top of it.
• Spot basil around for garnish.
• A nice touch is to add a large 12 cut tomato in center or some colored bell peppers for flare.

WHITE BEAN AND FRESH MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain beans and rinse well.
• In a bowl, combine the beans, oregano, cheese, and shallot.
• In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, oil and vinegar. Pour over the beans, toss with basil.
• this can marinate and sit until dinner or be served immediately. Add the spinach right before serving.

WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans, celery, red pepper, vinegar, and oil in a medium bowl. Toss until well combined. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Add basil and serve immediately.
• Morph: For a super quick white bean dip: puree the salad in a food processor or blender, add 1 or 2 dashes of hot sauce and serve on crackers or grilled bread.

FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
• Mix the mozzarella cheese cubes, tomatoes, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt with olive oil in a salad bowl. Gently mix in the orzo pasta, and toss lightly to coat the ingredients with oil.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. To quick-soak the beans: Place the beans in a large pot with water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse.
• 2. To cook the beans: Place the beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender but still firm. Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
• 3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook and stir until slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
• 4. Toss the beans, onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until just combined. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use or up to 1 day. If refrigerating, add the spinach just before serving.

WHITE BEAN, HAM AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 3 ingredients until blended.
• Toss salad greens with tomatoes, beans, ham and cheese in large bowl.
• Add dressing mixture and croutons just before serving; toss lightly.

GREEN BEAN AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. , Place beans in a large salad bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.