Herbed White Bean Salad

Name: Herbed White Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb small dry white bean; 2 quarts water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 12 cup diced red onion; 12 cup pitted black olives, quartered; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 12 cup chopped fresh basil

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb small dry white bean
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
12 cup diced red onion
12 cup pitted black olives, quartered
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

1

Rinse beans; place in large pot with 2 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt.
2

Simmer until tender, about 1 1/4 hours; drain well and cool slightly.
3

Combine beans with all remaining ingredients except basil in large bowl; mix well to coat and adjust seasoning to taste.
4

Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled.
5

Mix in basil before serving.
6

(Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.
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