White Bean Salad With Lemon and Cumin

Annacia's Note:

This is an excellent bean salad. Nice as a first course for dinner or as lunch plate. Times do not include soak or stand time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups dried great northern beans
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates or on large platter. Spoon bean salad into lettuce and serve.

Reviews

[Maito]

This was yummy. I followed other reviewers by halving the oil and sauteeing the onion. I also doubled the parsley. Nice combo of flavors.

[SloppyJoe]

I also used canned beans and found this recipe to be super easy to put together and so bright and flavorful! The leftovers were whizzed in the food processor with a little sour cream and made a delicious dip for veggies and whole wheat chips. Will definitely do this one again and again! Thanks for sharing!

[Miss Annie in Indy]

I really enjoyed this recipe. So easy using canned beans but I did cut in half the olive oil and the cayenne pepper. I love beans and will be making this again. Thank you for sharing.