Italian White Bean and Red Onion Salad
8 servings
15 minutes
Italian white bean and red onion salad is a classic Mediterranean dish that combines simplicity and rich flavor. The beans infused with the aromas of rosemary and vegetables acquire a tender texture, while the red onion adds a zesty sweetness. The dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic makes the salad balanced and hearty. This versatile dish is perfect for a light dinner or as an accompaniment to meat and fish dishes. Traditionally, such salads were popular among Italian peasants due to the accessibility and nutritional value of the ingredients. It can be served warm or chilled, making it an excellent option for any season.
1
Pour dry beans into a bowl and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of baking soda, stir, and let sit for 12 hours.
- White beans: 500 g
- Soda: pinch
2
Drain the beans and transfer them to a pot. Add water and include the halved carrot, halved celery, and a sprig of rosemary. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender. Drain and remove the vegetables and rosemary.
- White beans: 500 g
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Celery stalk: 1 piece
- Fresh rosemary: 1 stem
3
Transfer the beans to a bowl and, while warm, add olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve at room temperature.
- Olive oil: 0.5 glass
- Red wine vinegar: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Red onion: 60 g
- Chopped parsley: 20 g
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste