We tried a new white bean salad, using fresh herb garden parsley and rosemary from my herb garden. The recipe is a winner for several reasons. One, it is a small salad, so it's perfect for two people, and perfect for summer fresh herbs. Two, for the small amount of ingredients, it packs a good flavor. A few reviews stated to add some diced celery. I may do that next time. A keeper recipe.
Recipe is White Bean Salad (online). You can read the recipe, but to print it, the site requires you to sign up to "unlock" the print option. It's easy enough to simply write it on a recipe card.
Second bean salad to try using different beans. . .
Bean Salad
I got this recipe from my Dad years ago (he was into super foods and bought many recipe books pertaining to that focus). I found it while cleaning out old recipe books and such in my kitchen. I forgot all about it. I doubt my Dad ever made this salad, but anyway.....
The salad requires a fresh tomato. The other option is a can of tomatoes, drained. I found some TN tomatoes at our local produce stand.
We love this salad! I do like the addition of celery, so I may be adding it to the other bean salad recipe too. I'm wondering if adding some feta too would add more flavor?
Here is the recipe on how I prepared this bean salad:
Here is the recipe:
1 can organic black beans, rinsed/drained
1 can organic navy beans, rinsed/drained
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 fresh tomato diced (or if you don't have one, one can of organic diced tomatoes, drained)
2 organic celery stalks, diced
2 Tablespoons, organic red wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
salt/pepper
Mix, and chill for about 2 hours before serving.
I think this would be great with some added diced green onions, chives, parsley or even cilantro from the herb garden.
It's delicious as a light lunch or a side dish and very similar to the other bean salad we tried.