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Simple White Bean Salad

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Yield 1 ¾ cups
Category Side Dish
Cuisine American
Author Lauren Grant

Description

This herby white bean salad can fit into any occasion whether you're serving up a simple lunch at home, in charge of a potluck side, or just need something for quick for dinner.

Ingredients

  • ½ large shallot, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ cup finely chopped tender herbs, such as mint and dill (parsley, cilantro and chives also work)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini beans, navy beans, black eyed peas and/or chickpeas all work)
  • ½ –1 teaspoon pepper flakes of choice, such as urfa pepper or crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Combine shallot, vinegar and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl; let sit 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine herbs with oil to coat.
  • Add beans, pepper flakes and shallot-vinegar mixture; toss gently to combine and season with salt and additional pepper flakes to taste.

Notes

Store bean salad in a glass airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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