White Bean And Red Onion Salad Food

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND PARSLEY: In sieve or colander, rinse beans under cold running water; drain.
• Thinly slice onion and separate into rings.
• In salad bowl, combine beans, onion, radishes, garlic, parsley and vinaigrette; toss to mix.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• (Salad can be prepared to this point and refrigerated for up to 1 day.) At serving time, arrange salad on a bed of red lettuce.
• Makes 4 to 6 servings.
• CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE: In bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; Stir in fresh herbs (if using).
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 weel.
• Makes about 1 cup.
• KEEP THIS DRESSING ON HAND IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO USE ON A VARIETY OF SALADS.
• RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLED.

WHITE BEAN AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine beans with water to cover by 2 inches and add salt, bay leaves, and coriander seeds. Simmer beans, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding more hot water if necessary to keep beans covered, 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until beans are just tender but not mushy.
• Make dressing while beans are cooking: Mince garlic fine and in a large bowl stir together well with lemon juice and oil.
• In a colander drain beans, discarding bay leaves, and add to dressing. Toss salad and season with salt and pepper. Cool salad and stir in onion and herbs. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• Serve salad at room temperature, thinning if necessary with 1 to 2 tablespoons water.

WHITE BEAN AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the beans in a colander and rinse well with cold running water.
• Combine with onion in a large bowl.
• Stir the remaining ingredients in a small bowl until blended.
• Add to the beans and onions and toss until coated.
• Let stand or chill briefly and toss again before serving.
• These are even better the second day!

CANNELLINI BEAN, RED ONION, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty the cans of beans into a colander and rinse them briefly under cold water. Drain thoroughly and empty the colander into a large serving bowl. Toss the beans together with the red onion and arugula. Shake the olive oil, vinegar, chopped basil, salt and pepper in a sealable container until the salt is dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. It's best to make and dress the salad about an hour before you serve it. Let it stand at room temperature, tossing every time you think about it. Just before serving, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. ;

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

RED, WHITE AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Pour the corn into a microwave-safe dish; cook in the microwave until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid, and set aside to cool completely.
• Blend the cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic, cumin, Dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and cilantro together in a blender until combined.
• Toss the cooled corn with the black beans, butter beans, red onion, and red bell pepper in a large bowl; pour the blended dressing over the bean mixture. Refrigerate overnight; allow to come to room temperature before serving.

WHITE-BEAN AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Add beans, onion, and olives; toss to combine.

TUNA, WHITE BEAN, AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in large bowl. Add tuna and onion; drizzle with oil. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
• What to drink:
• Earthy Feudo Arancio 2006 Nero d'Avola ($8).

GREEN BEANS WITH RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the tips of the beans. Break the beans into 2-inch lengths. Drop the beans into boiling salted water to cover and return to a boil. Simmer about 7 minutes or until crisp and tender. Do not overcook. Drain. Let cool.
• To make the dressing, put the mustard in a salad bowl and add the vinegar. Start beating with a wire whisk while adding the oil. Add salt and pepper and the onions.
• Add the beans and toss until blended. Serve at room temperature.

CHERRY TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the red onion and garlic and set the dressing aside to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Place the tomatoes, white beans and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, then gently fold in the Parmesan. Serve at room temperature using a slotted spoon.

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.