WARM BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-BACON VINAIGRETTE

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I'm on a balsamic vinegar kick so this recipe is on deck for my next big meal. This is from my new cookbook "A New Way To Cook."

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ounce thick-sliced lean bacon or 1 ounce thick-sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4" dice
3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water (or reserved bean cooking liquid)
3 cups drained and cooked beans or 3 cups drained and cooked lentils, or canned beans rinsed well and drained
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, put the bacon in a medium heavy nonstick skillet set over moderately low heat, cover and cook until it's crisp and browned and has rendered it's fat out, about 8 minutes Add the onions, cover and cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes adding 1 Tbls of water if necessary to prevent sticking Remove the lid and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 8 minutes Add the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar and water, simmer for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the beans and salt to taste.
  • Simmer 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through Pepper generously and stir in the parsley.
  • Serve warm.

Binod Kumar mahato Mahato
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bacon and the balsamic vinaigrette, so they always eat their beans when I make this salad.


Melody Houston
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The vinaigrette is so flavorful and really makes the beans taste delicious.


Thumula Wathsara
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can or two of beans in my pantry, so this is a go-to recipe for me when I need something quick and easy.


Suraj Dilhara
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I'm a big fan of bean salads, and this one is one of my favorites. The balsamic bacon vinaigrette is so flavorful and really takes the salad to the next level.


lara assi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use canned beans to save time.


OtroRichardXD
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and filling. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Hamja Bhai
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used canned beans to save time, and the salad still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Florian Ristea
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I'm not usually a fan of bean salads, but this one was really good! The balsamic bacon vinaigrette really made the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Md imam Hossain
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the balsamic vinegar gave it a bit of a tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Humaaha Ontiy
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This warm bean salad with balsamic bacon vinaigrette is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The beans are cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!