Classic Italian Bean Salad

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Classic Italian Bean Salad

 

 

1/4 cup olive oil

1 small red onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

1 long red chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped

400 g (14 oz) can borlotti beans, drained, rinsed

400 g (14 oz) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

2 roma tomatoes, de-seeded, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

4 teaspoons red wine vinegar

salt and pepper, to taste

 

 

1. 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.

 

2. Stir in beans. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Set aside to cool

slightly.

 

3. Stir in tomatoes, parsley and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

 

 

Serves 4.