Italian Romaine Bean Salad Recipes

ITALIAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a fine mesh strainer or colander, drain and rinse the beans with cold water. Add the beans to a medium bowl.
• Rinse some fresh parsley and snip the leaves off the stems until you can measure out 1/4 cup of loosely packed parsley. Add the parsley to the bowl of beans.
• In a liquid measuring cup, add the vinegar, olive oil and seasonings. Whisk them to blend, then pour the dressing over the beans. Toss the bean salad with two spoons to mix it.
• Serve the bean salad at room temperature or slightly chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days. Stir the bean salad again before serving it.

ITALIAN ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Roll each lemon on the countertop with the palm of your hand, using gentle pressure (this will help release the juices). Cut 1 lemon in half; squeeze juice from each half. Use enough lemons until you have 1/4 cup lemon juice. Peel and finely chop the garlic. In a tightly covered jar or container, shake lemon juice, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
• Remove any limp outer leaves from the romaine and discard. Break remaining leaves off the core; rinse with cool water. Shake off excess water and blot to dry, or roll up the leaves in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. You will need about 10 cups of romaine pieces.
• Peel the onion; slice onion and separate into rings.
• In a large glass or plastic bowl, place the romaine, onion, olives and artichoke hearts (with liquid). Shake the vinaigrette again to mix ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, and toss with 2 large spoons or salad tongs until evenly coated.
• Sprinkle the croutons and cheese over the salad. Serve immediately.

ROMANO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook uncovered until nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and set aside in a large bowl.
• Smash garlic, olive oil, mint, and salt using mortar and pestle.
• Pour vinegar and half of olive oil mixture over beans and toss well.
• Transfer beans to a resealable freezer bag. Pour remaining olive oil mixture into bag, squeeze out all air, seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
• Remove beans from refrigerator, top with fresh mint and serve.

TUSCAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and stir. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until beans are slightly tender. Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans.
• In a large bowl, combine the green beans with the lettuce, cannellini beans, olives, and red onion. Toss to combine. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Top with shaved Parmesan and serve.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bread pieces on one side of a rimmed baking sheet; toss with 1 teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay prosciutto on other side of sheet. Bake until both are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely on sheet. Crumble prosciutto.
• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and 2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add romaine, croutons, prosciutto, beans, and scallion and toss to combine.

ITALIAN ROMAINE & BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, vegetables and chickpeas with dressing in large bowl.
• Top with cheese just before serving.

CLASSIC ITALIAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Add onion, garlic, celery and chilli. Cook for 3 minutes or until onion and celery have softened.
• Stir in beans. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Set aside to cool slightly.
• Stir in tomatoes, parsley and vinegar.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve.

ITALIAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in the order given; add more balsamic vinegar if desired.
• Refridgerate until ready to serve, better if let set in refridgerator for an hour or so before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Place cubed bread on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil and garlic; drizzle over bread and toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, red peppers, cucumber, celery, olives and onion; add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Just before serving, place romaine in another bowl. Add artichoke mixture and croutons; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper; top with cheese if desired.