White Bean Salad

Ingredients for White Bean Salad

• 240ml dried small white beans, such as cannellini or Great Northern, or 1 425g can

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 bay leaf

• 60ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoons honey

• 1 tablespoon chopped shallot

• 200g snow peas or sugar snap peas

• 1/2 bunch fresh chives, chopped

• 5 mild radishes, such as Lady Slipper radishes, thinly sliced

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

How to make White Bean Salad

1. If 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.

2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and shallot. Whisk to combine.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.