Warm Bean Salad with Balsamic-Bacon Vinaigrette

Name: Warm Bean Salad with Balsamic-Bacon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 ounce thick-sliced lean bacon or 1 ounce thick-sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4" dice; 3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise; 2 bay leaves; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons water (or reserved bean cooking liquid); 3 cups drained and cooked beans or 3 cups drained and cooked lentils, or canned beans rinsed well and drained; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

Submitted by Miss Erin C.

"I'm on a balsamic vinegar kick so this recipe is on deck for my next big meal. This is from my new cookbook "A New Way To Cook.""

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photo by DianaEatingRichly

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Balsamic Bacon Vinaigrette
1 ounce thick-sliced lean bacon or 1 ounce thick-sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4" dice
3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 bay leaves
¹⁄₃ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water (or reserved bean cooking liquid)
3 cups drained and cooked beans or 3 cups drained and cooked lentils, or canned beans rinsed well and drained
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

directions

To make the dressing, put the bacon in a medium heavy nonstick skillet set over moderately low heat, cover and cook until it's crisp and browned and has rendered it's fat out, about 8 minutes Add the onions, cover and cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes adding 1 Tbls of water if necessary to prevent sticking Remove the lid and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 8 minutes Add the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar and water, simmer for 30 seconds.
Stir in the beans and salt to taste.
Simmer 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through Pepper generously and stir in the parsley.
Serve warm.

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Reviews

I really enjoyed the flavor the balsamic vinegar added to this dish. It was very easy to assemble. I am looking forward to taking the leftovers to work with me. I for sure will be making this again. Thanks for posting it.

Kellie in SLO
A salad with lots of potential but for me it needed a little tweaking. I needed about half as much vinegar again because so much evaporated in the first few seconds (so about 1/2 cup total) and I also thought it needed some sugar to balance the tartness of the vinegar. I probably added about 2 tablespoons of sugar and still found it a little tart. Depending on your preferences, you might add up to 1/4 cup sugar. Love the bacon in here. I had a little bit warm but it is good cold as well.

Sackville