Tuscan Style Red Kidney Bean Salad Recipes

TUSCAN-STYLE RED KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the gem lettuce leaves, spinach and rocket in cold water, drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Next add the olives, red onion, roast peppers, pine nuts and red kidney beans.
• Make the dressing by simply whisking the ingredients together and pour over the salad and mix well.
• Finely tear the gorgonzola over the salad, finish with parmesan cheese and serve.

RED KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, oil vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Add onions and stir well.
• Then add the celery, beans and relish.
• Chill overnight.

TUSCAN BEAN SALAD WITH SAGE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve at room temperature.
• DRY BEANS DIRECTIONS: May use 1-1/4 cups dried cannellini beans or 1/2 pound great northern beans, soaked overnight.
• Drain soaked beans.
• Place beans and onion in a medium pot; cover with 2 quarts of water. Simmer 30 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Cook 30 minutes more or until tender but not mushy.
• Drain. Place in a large bowl and cool.
• When cool, stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Serve at room temperature.
• TIP: For those who don't like celery, use a vegetable peeler to remove the stringy bits on the back of the stalk. This makes the flavor milder and the texture more palatable.