White Bean Salad With Lemon And Cumin Recipes

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans. Place in heavy large saucepan. Add bay leaves and enough cold water to cover by 2 inches; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt and continue to simmer until beans are tender but still hold shape, about 15 minutes longer.
• Drain beans and place in large bowl; discard bay leaves. Add onion and parsley. Whisk oil, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne in medium bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Pour over bean salad; toss gently to combine. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates or on large platter. Spoon bean salad into lettuce and serve.

WHITE BEAN AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight. Drain and place in a saucepan with water to cover and add carrot and onion. Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Add salt and cook until beans are tender (about one hour). Drain and remove and discard carrot and onion.
• Make dressing. Peel the garlic and press it with the tines of a fork or through a garlic press. Place tablespoon of beans in a mixing bowl with garlic and mash to a puree.
• Add mustard and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Gradually add olive oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until dressing has reached the consistency of mayonnaise. Add parsley, mint and beans and toss. Correct seasoning and serve at room temperature.

HOT WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• heat butter in saucepan over medium heat, add shallots and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
• add beans and parsley, season with salt and black pepper and cook for 4 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
• transfer contents of saucepan to a bowl.
• place vinegar and mustard in another bowl, and mix well. pour in olive oil and incorporate with whisk.
• pour vinaigrette over beans, mix and serve.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans. Place in heavy large saucepan. Add bay leaves and enough cold water to cover by 2 inches; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt and continue to simmer until beans are tender but still hold shape, about 15 minutes longer.
• Drain beans and place in large bowl; discard bay leaves. Add onion and parsley. Whisk oil, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne in medium bowl.
• Season dressing with salt and pepper. Pour over bean salad; toss gently to combine. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates or on large platter. Spoon bean salad into lettuce and serve.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans. Place in heavy large saucepan. Add bay leaves and enough cold water to cover by 2 inches; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt and continue to simmer until beans are tender but still hold shape, about 15 minutes longer.
• Drain beans and place in large bowl; discard bay leaves. Add onion and parsley. Whisk oil, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne in medium bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Pour over bean salad; toss gently to combine. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates or on large platter. Spoon bean salad into lettuce and serve.

WHITE BEAN, TOMATO, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the beans, tomatoes, avocado, and green onions into a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss until combined. Serve immediately or chill overnight.