Easy Borlotti Bean Salad
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Easy Borlotti Bean Salad
Description
Easy Borlotti Bean Salad begins with soaking dried borlotti beans for at least eight hours before cooking them until tender. The beans are drained with some cooking liquid reserved for moistening the salad. Chopped celery and small diced onion add crunch and flavor, while canned tuna provides protein and a savory element. Olive oil and salt season the salad, which is mixed gently to combine the ingredients without breaking the beans.
The salad can be served immediately or allowed to come to room temperature, offering versatility for meal timing. The use of the bean cooking liquid adds depth and moisture to the salad without overpowering the fresh ingredients.
Canned beans can substitute dried to reduce preparation time, with the cooking steps omitted. The straightforward combination highlights familiar Mediterranean flavors and can complement other dishes or be enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups borlotti bean 225 grams, dried
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- 1 onion small, chopped
- 2 tuna 160 grams, small cans, flaked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (40 grams)
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup bean juice 57 to 115, liquid left in the pot after beans are cooked, more or less as desired
Instructions
- The dried beans have to be soaked for at least 8 hours, so the night before soak beans in a large bowl of water, (then after the 8 hours drain and rinse).
- In a medium pot add the drained beans and cover with an inch (2 1/2 cm) of water. Cover and cook on medium/high heat until boiling, once boiling half uncover and continue to cook until tender, approximately 50 minutes (might need to go longer so taste a bean after 40 minutes and then again after 10 minutes, until cooked to desired tenderness). With a slotted spoon remove cooked beans from the pot leaving the bean juice.
- In a medium bowl, add chopped onion, celery, and flaked tuna, toss gently to combine, then add cooked beans, salt, oil and bean juice, again toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or at room temperature. Buon Appetito!
Notes
- Dried borlotti beans require soaking at least 8 hours before cooking for tenderness.
- Alternatively, canned borlotti beans can be used to skip soaking and cooking steps.
- Reserve some bean cooking liquid to adjust the salad's moisture and flavor balance when tossing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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