SHELL BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CELERY AND FETA

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This is a perfect end-of-summer farmers' market dish. It makes a nutritious main salad or a great starter or side dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pounds shell beans (about 2 1/3 cups shelled)
1 onion, halved
7 cups water
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
A bouquet garni made with a few sprigs each of parsley and thyme, a sprig of sage and a bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 cup sliced or diced celery
1 pound tomatoes, cut in wedges, the wedges cut in half crosswise, or cut in large dice
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, mint
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced or pureed
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the beans, onion, water, crushed garlic, bouquet garni and salt in a heavy saucepan or soup pot, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Taste and adjust salt. Remove and discard the onion, the bouquet garni and the garlic cloves. Drain though a strainer or colander set over a bowl.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the beans, celery, tomatoes, feta and herbs. Sprinkle the tomatoes with sea salt if desired.
  • Mix together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the salad, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 188, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 951 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

roman faauiga
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This salad is a good starting point, but it needs some tweaking.


Senesh Damsara
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I'll probably make this salad again, but I'll make some changes.


Tshepo Louis Radebe
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This salad was just okay.


Zakir Zakir
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Overall, I wasn't impressed with this salad.


Anisha Duplessis
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I think this salad would be better with a different type of cheese.


Sandra Marie
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The dressing in this salad is a bit too oily for my liking.


ariyannah Williams
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I found this salad to be a bit bland.


HM Jonaeyd Hossain
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This salad is a bit too vinegary for my taste.


mai mohamad
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I'm not a big fan of shell beans, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Wandi Mlambo
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber.


Yeasir Arafat Shihab
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I love the pop of color from the tomatoes in this salad.


Emmanuel Olugu
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This salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


scary man ink
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I didn't have any celery on hand, so I used cucumber instead. It was still delicious.


Billal Hossen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shell beans.


Enoch Twi
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I love the addition of feta cheese. It really makes the salad.


Adu Portia
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Selena Roberts
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


dj siam
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The combination of shell beans, tomatoes, celery, and feta is perfect.


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