WHITE BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

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This terrific salad is a good side dish for a BBQ, potluck or picnic. This makes a sizable amount but it's easy to cut in half.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/3 cup salad oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons green onions (including tops)
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
mint sprig

Steps:

  • In a 4-5 quart pan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil over high heat.
  • Add beans and cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain beans, discarding water.
  • In the same pan, combine 6 cups of water and the salt; bring to a boil over high heat, add beans and cook, partially covered, until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium-size bowl, combine vinegar, mustard, and Tabasco; beating with a whisk, slowly add oil; set dressing aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine beans, basil, chopped mint, parsley, green onions, and garlic.
  • Mix in dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or for up to a day.
  • To serve, lightly mix tomatoes into salad; garnish with the mint sprigs.

Rita Taylor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover white beans.


Anthony Wiley
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I love the combination of white beans and cherry tomatoes. They're such a classic pairing.


ImTiãz SiñDhii
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This salad is perfect for a summer potluck. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.


Tek Bahadur Mager
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I'm not a big fan of cherry tomatoes, but I loved them in this salad. They were so sweet and juicy.


Amanuel Ufaysa
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.


Whyte Jombo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was light and refreshing, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.


Md Riyad Islam
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning, or maybe some crumbled feta cheese.


Dragon Skate
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect together. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Lanaya Roads
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! I used canned white beans, which made it even quicker. The dressing was simple but delicious.


Whitney Hardwick
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I'm not usually a fan of white beans, but this salad changed my mind! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandi Jacobs
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of white beans, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs was so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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