White Bean Salad

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White Bean Salad

Makes:
6 servings

Ingredients:

1 pound dry white beans, soaked overnight
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
6 cups water
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 green pepper, sliced
1/4 cup basil, chopped
1 teaspoon sage, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions:

Drain the beans and combine with the onion, garlic, and water in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Add the minced garlic, cover, and cook 30-45 minutes. Drain, saving 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
Combine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar and 1 cup water in a bowl; add the red onion. Soak 30 minutes. Drain.
Mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and 3/4 cup cooking liquid from the beans. Toss with the beans in a salad bowl, along with the green pepper and herbs.
Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 100
Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 9 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 190 mg