White Bean Roasted Pepper Arugula Salad Recipes Ww Usa

WHITE BEAN AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• The night before, place the beans in a large bowl and add water to cover by 2 inches. Soak overnight in the refrigerator. The following day, drain the beans, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the red onion and saute over medium-low heat for 7 to 9 minutes, until wilted. Add the beans and enough water to cover them by 3 inches. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes, until tender. Drain the beans and onions and transfer to a mixing bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a 10- to 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and prosciutto and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until fragrant. Pour the hot oil mixture over the warm drained beans, tossing well. Allow to cool for 10 minutes only. While still warm, stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Place in a large, shallow serving bowl, surround with arugula, taste for seasonings, and serve warm or at room temperature.

SUMMER WHITE BEAN AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• In the bottom of a pressure cooker, combine beans, 4 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover tightly and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes.
• While the beans are cooking, combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallots and a pinch of salt. Check the pressure cooker, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain pressure, for 30 minutes. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the vinaigrette. Set aside.
• Once the beans have cooked at pressure for 30 minutes, remove from the heat and run the pot under cool, running water to release the pressure. Check the quick release valve to make sure all of the pressure has been released.Carefully open and test the beans. If they are not done, continue to simmer uncovered until they are (usually just another 5 to 10 minutes). If the pan dries out, add more water. Drain the beans and let cool.
• To assemble the salad, add half of the vinaigrette to the cooled beans. Toss gently to coat.In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, remaining vinaigrette and halved tomatoes. Add the grated Pecorino or Manchego cheese. Add the dressed beans. Toss to combine. Finish with optional freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA AND CORN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Steam corn for 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and cut kernels off cob. Combine with arugula in a large bowl.
• Remove seeds and membranes from roasted peppers and cut in 2-inch strips. Place in another bowl. Add beans, chives and basil and toss together.
• Whisk together vinegars, salt, garlic, mustard, and olive oil. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss the rest with beans and peppers. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and allow to sit for at least 15 minutes and for up to 3 days (in the refrigerator).
• Toss remaining dressing with arugula and corn. Line salad plates or a platter with arugula and corn mixture. Top with peppers and beans. Garnish with shaved Parmesan, and serve.

WHITE BEAN ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., In same pan, heat oil and drippings over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, rosemary, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until tomatoes are softened. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine beans, tomato mixture, pancetta, vinegar and basil. Add arugula and cheese; toss to coat.

ROASTED PEPPER, WHITE BEAN AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the peppers and make sure sliced into thin strips.
• Stir together the water, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Add beans, tomatoes, and roasted peppers and toss to combine. Add arugula and toss to coat.
• Top individual salad portions with a dusting of Parmesan cheese.

ROASTED RED-PEPPER SALAD WITH ANCHOVY WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over the flames of a gas burner, turning with tongs until blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, broil them 2 or 3 inches from heat source.) Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a plate, and let stand until cool. Scrape off skins with a paring knife and wipe flesh clean with a paper towel. Keeping stems intact, cut peppers in half lengthwise, then remove and discard seeds. Arrange on a platter and season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together anchovies, garlic, vinegar, oil, and parsley in a medium bowl. Add beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over peppers and top with Parmesan and greens.