Fasolia Piaz Bean Salad Recipes

FASSOLIA PIAZ (GREEK WHITE BEANS SALAD)

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight.
• Next day strain, add fresh water and boil. When they start boiling foam is formed on top which remove with a slotted ladle. When this is done, strain them again and put fresh water to cover the beans. When they start boiling, add salt, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 - 1 ½ hours covering with lid, until they are soft.
• When they are cooked, strain them and let them cool.
• Add olive oil, lemon juice, taste and adjust salt if necessary and sprinkle some black pepper on top.
• Serve with all the other ingredients i.e., tuna, finely chopped tomato, onion and parsley, oregano.

FASOLIA PIAZ (BEAN SALAD)

Steps:

• Cook the navy beans until tender.
• Drain.
• Combine the beans with the remaining vegetables and parsley.
• Season with salt.
• Shake up the oil with oregano and 2 tblsps of vinegar in a small bottle.
• Taste.
• If not sharp enough, add more vinegar.
• Dress the bean salad and stir gently to combine.
• Add eggs and stir even more gently not to break them up.
• Serve on 4 lettuce-lined plates.

GREEK BEAN SALAD (FASOLIA PIAZ)

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, toss the beans with 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave on high until hot, 3 to 3½ minutes, stirring once halfway through.
• To the hot beans, add the garlic, onion, vinegar, oil, 2 teaspoons salt and ¾ teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Let stand until cooled to room temperature, about 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Stir the beans once again, then stir in the avocado, parsley, dill and lemon zest and juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional oil.