Best 8 Milk Street Cannellini Bean Salad Recipes

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the beans, celery, red onion, red pepper, parsley and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

GREEK BEAN SALAD (FASOLIA PIAZ)

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, toss the beans with 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave on high until hot, 3 to 3½ minutes, stirring once halfway through.
• To the hot beans, add the garlic, onion, vinegar, oil, 2 teaspoons salt and ¾ teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Let stand until cooled to room temperature, about 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Stir the beans once again, then stir in the avocado, parsley, dill and lemon zest and juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional oil.

GREEK WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, chill 1 hour.
• Enjoy.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine onions, sage, parsley, oil, vinegar and salt in food processor and process until smooth. This can be put in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to two days. To serve, combine with beans and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. This should be made a few hours in advance of the dinner and left to serve at room temperature.

WHITE BEAN AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high until it shimmers. Add the garlic and cook, stirring carefully, until it just starts to crisp and turn slightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the garlic to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon and set aside the garlic oil.
• Halve the avocados lengthwise, pit them, then slice each half lengthwise into two pieces. Peel the avocados, then cut into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the beans, cilantro, lemon juice and reserved garlic oil. Gently toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide among 4 shallow bowls or plates. Garnish with lemon zest, fried garlic and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.

REFRESHING CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the beans and rinse under cold water, drain well.
• Into a food processor or blender, put the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, basil leaves, parsley leaves, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Pulse for a few seconds so that there is still texture. Put the beans into a bowl and pour over the dressing, toss well.
• If possible leave for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving -- but can be eaten right away and still be very flavoursome.

CANNELLINI BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO & RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the beans and mix with the tomatoes, onion and vinegar. Season, then add basil just before serving.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH SHAVED SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Adjust lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
• To assemble the salad, place the beans in a large bowl. Pour half the vinaigrette over the beans and toss lightly. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Using a sharp mandolin - and a hand guard - carefully slice the asparagus spears lengthwise to about the thickness of a penny. Slice the radishes and fennel to the same thickness. Lay the shaved vegetables and chopped onion or scallions in a shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and dress them very lightly with a few spoonfuls of vinaigrette, turning gently to coat.
• Spoon the beans onto a serving platter or individual plates, then cover the beans with the shaved vegetables. Add a little more vinaigrette over the top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, basil or dill.