White Bean Salad
White Bean Salad is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. If you're using dried beans, first rinse them, picking out any stones, and place in a bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIf you're using dried beans, first rinse them, picking out any stones, and place in a bowl.
Cover with cold water and soak for 8 hours, or overnight, then drain the beans and place in a pot.
Add the garlic and bay leaf and enough water to cover the beans by at least 1 inch.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and shallot.
Whisk to combine.
When the beans are done, drain them well and place in a medium bowl.
Discard the bay leaf and garlic clove.
Add one third of the vinaigrette to the warm beans and toss; then let stand for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
If using canned beans, rinse and drain them, then toss with the vinaigrette.
In a small pot of boiling water, cook the snow peas or sugar snap peas for 1 minute.
Using a slotted spoon, place them in a bowl of ice water.
Drain, pat dry, and slice thin.
In a large salad bowl, place the cooled beans, snow peas, chives, radishes, and basil.
Pour the remaining dressing over and toss lightly.
Serve immediately.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.