Ingredients

  • 1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 3/4 cup sliced radish
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 finely chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • red leaf lettuce
  • CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley (optional)

Method

  • WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND PARSLEY: In sieve or colander, rinse beans under cold running water; drain.
  • Thinly slice onion and separate into rings.
  • In salad bowl, combine beans, onion, radishes, garlic, parsley and vinaigrette; toss to mix.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • (Salad can be prepared to this point and refrigerated for up to 1 day.) At serving time, arrange salad on a bed of red lettuce.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.
  • CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE: In bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; Stir in fresh herbs (if using).
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 weel.
  • Makes about 1 cup.
  • KEEP THIS DRESSING ON HAND IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO USE ON A VARIETY OF SALADS.
  • RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLED.