Quick & Easy White Bean Salad

Quick & Easy White Bean Salad

A great sounding white bean salad recipe from a good friend, and it sounds delicious, and can be varied in many ways. On my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Great Northern Beans, 15 oz can, or 2 cups fresh cooked,
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • lemon or lime juice, as needed
  • 2 teaspoons wine vinegar, red, white, or even rice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Herbs de Provence
  • salt and black pepper, to taste, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Dice the onion and add to a mixing bowl, sprinkle in about 1-2 teaspoons of lemon or lime juice, this will take off the strong taste of the onion. Toss to mix together.
  • If using a can of beans, open and drain but do not rinse. If using fresh cooked beans, drain, do not rinse. Add beans to the mixing bowl.
  • Add the vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Toss to combine. Taste and season with lemon or lime juice, salt and pepper, as desired.
  • Cover and place in the fridge to chill for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve as a side salad with any dish. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Low cost per serving.
Shortcuts: Great Northern Beans (Pressure Cooker)Chickpeas (Pressure Cooker).
Variants: 1. Use chickpeas in place of Great Northern beans. 2. Add diced green or red bell pepper. 3. Add chopped cilantro. 4. Add halved cherry or grape tomatoes. 5. Add capers, drained.
Inspired by Spend With Pennies and the link to this recipe is here.
United States.

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