White Bean Salad with Red Onion and Parsley

Submitted by BeckyF

"This recipe can be used with barbecued pork, hamburgers, sausages and lamb chops."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
• 1⁄2 red onion
• 3⁄4 cup sliced radish
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 finely chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper
• red leaf lettuce

• CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

• 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped chives (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley (optional)

directions

1. WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND PARSLEY: In sieve or colander, rinse beans under cold running water; drain.
2. Thinly slice onion and separate into rings.
3. In salad bowl, combine beans, onion, radishes, garlic, parsley and vinaigrette; toss to mix.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. (Salad can be prepared to this point and refrigerated for up to 1 day.) At serving time, arrange salad on a bed of red lettuce.
6. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
7. CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE: In bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; Stir in fresh herbs (if using).
8. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 weel.
9. Makes about 1 cup.
10. KEEP THIS DRESSING ON HAND IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO USE ON A VARIETY OF SALADS.
11. RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLED.