WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds dried French navy or great Northern beans
2 teaspoons salt
2 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only
1 small fennel bulb
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh oregano, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, (4 lemons)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tomatoes, (1 3/4 pounds), each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Place beans and 2 1/2 quarts water in a medium stockpot; set over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. When beans are almost done, add 1 teaspoon salt. Continue cooking until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans in a colander. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Cut leeks in half lengthwise, and place under running water to remove dirt between the layers. Pat dry, and cut leeks crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise, and remove core. Cut into 1-inch wedges, and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, including stalks.
  • Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add leeks and fennel, and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and add to the reserved beans. Add red onion, cucumbers, chives, oregano, and parsley; toss to combine. Add remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and the lemon juice, remaining teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
  • Arrange tomato wedges around the border of a large platter. Spoon the bean mixture into the center of the platter; serve.

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