Refreshing Cannellini Bean Salad

Stardustannie's Note:

A wonderfully refreshing bean salad, great served alongside BBQ meats. Every now and again I'll add in a chopped tomato or two.

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 (400 g) cans cannellini or 3 (400 g) cans butter beans
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice of
• ½ cup basil leaves
• ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• sea salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Drain the beans and rinse under cold water, drain well.
2. Into a food processor or blender, put the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, basil leaves, parsley leaves, cumin, salt and pepper.
3. Pulse for a few seconds so that there is still texture. Put the beans into a bowl and pour over the dressing, toss well.
4. If possible leave for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving -- but can be eaten right away and still be very flavoursome.

Reviews

[Vicki in AZ]

Been doing this for years since a memorable trip to Italy where they add tuna packed in olive oil and omit the parsley and sometimes add diced tomato. I cook my own beans (try those from Rancho Gordo in Napa Valley, which you can buy online) and it's even better.

[Dominick & Amanda]

This was super simple and tasty. After reading some other reviews and trying the salad I agree that tomatoes would enhance this dish! Thanks for posting!

[kelly in TO]

Great bean salad! Super fast and easy.