Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked cannellini beans (or alternitively 2 15 ounce cans drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/3 cup walnut pieces toasted in a 350F oven for 8 minutes
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 4 tablespoons torn sage leaves
  • 1 clove rough chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • Salt and pepper to re season if desired

Method

  • Cool the walnut pieces after toasting them and then rough chop them and place in the bowl of a mini food processor along with the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sage leaves, salt, pepper, walnut oil and water. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the beans with the diced red onion and add the dressing. Stir in the chopped parsley and refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors blend. Remove from the fridge and bring the salad up to room temperature. Re season with salt and pepper if desired.