White bean and black olive salad

10 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Dry white beans, cooked
1 cup Sliced black olives, drained
1 cup Sliced scallions
1 cup Diced red/green bell peppers
1 cup Diced celery
1 cup Olive oil
½ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup Red wine vinegar
Salt & peper to taste

Directions

Soak and cook dry white beans. I use Great Northern beans, but pea beans or cannellini beans may be used. Do not cook to mush, the beans should be done, but also should have some "tooth".

Alternatively, you may use three 15-oz cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; they will weigh out to about 2 pounds when cleaned.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and turn to mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste (dijon mustard, salt, pepper).

Makes 8 to 12 side servings.

I have combined this with chunk or solid white tuna for an entree luncheon dish. Serve with grilled swordfish, shark, or tuna for a dinner dish. Makes 6 to 10 larger dinner servings.

Submitted By RICHARD DOUVILLE On 07-14-95

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