My Favorite White Bean Salad

Submitted by Lori 13

"Wow. This takes me back to Tuscany!"

 

• Ready In: 9hrs
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup dried white bean
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion (minced)
• 2 cups spinach (shredded)
• 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato (in oil, drained, chopped)
• 1⁄4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese (cubed)
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 teaspoon oregano (minced)
• salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil

directions

1. Soak beans 8 hours.
2. Drain. Rinse.
3. Place in a pot.
4. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce. Simmer 1 hour.
5. Drain. Rinse. Let cool.
6. Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet.
7. Add onion. Saute 3 minutes. Let cool.
8. Toss beans with onions, spinach, tomatoes and cheese.
9. Puree the rest. Toss with beans.
10. Serve immediately.