Herbed White Bean Salad

Name: Herbed White Bean Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb small dry white bean; 2 quarts water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup pitted black olives, quartered; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"The tang of tomatoes and olives in this simple dish compliment any sandwich or it makes a great BBQ side dish. From an October 1988 issue of Bon Appetit in the "Great Cook/Great Party" section that featured recipes for a Homecoming Football Picnic."

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Ready In:: 1hr 40mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 lb small dry white bean
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
¹⁄₂ cup diced red onion
¹⁄₂ cup pitted black olives, quartered
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup chopped fresh basil

directions

Rinse beans; place in large pot with 2 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt.
Simmer until tender, about 1 1/4 hours; drain well and cool slightly.
Combine beans with all remaining ingredients except basil in large bowl; mix well to coat and adjust seasoning to taste.
Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled.
Mix in basil before serving.
(Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.).