Salatet Fassoulia (White Bean Salad)

threeovens's Note:

A garlicky, cumin scented side dish for grilled meat. Times do not reflect bean cooking time (overnight soak and 50 minutes to cook).

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups dried cannellini beans or 2 cups great northern beans, soaked overnight or 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 garlic cloves, minced into a paste
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. If using dried beans, bring beans and 6 cups water to a boil over medium high heat; reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, about 50 minutes.
2. Drain beans and place in a bowl; set aside.
3. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, parsley, cumin and garlic; drizzle over beans.
4. Season beans with salt and pepper and toss.
5. Serve cold or room temperature.