Italian White Bean Salad with Tomatoes
2 cans canellini (white kidney beans - Hanover brand is the best)
1/3 c. tasty olive oil 2 Tablespoons white vinegar 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, torn or sliced into smallish pieces 1/4 t. dry oregano or a few fresh leaves 3/4 t. salt 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper 1/4 c. chopped bell pepper, optional Two peeled, coarsely chopped tomatoes Drain the beans. In a food processor, mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper (but NOT the beans or peppers). In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, and oil-spice mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so and serve at room temperature with liberal amounts of tomato ladled on top. Notes:[LIST][*]It's quite good without the tomatoes, too. My husband, not a tomato aficionado, loves it, and of course that's how we both eat it in winter.[*]Makes a terrific vegetarian main dish for two. I usually make a carrot-and-raisin or carrot-and-blueberry salad to go with it.[*]Keeps well in the fridge. The oil will solidify; let it sit out for a few minutes to melt.[/LIST]Christine |
I have a Greek friend who makes this with the huge (1" and larger) white beans. Yummy! I've also been known to add some diced up serranos or jalapenos.
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