White Bean Salad with Lemon and Cumin

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• (14 ounces) dried Great Northern beans
• bay leaves
• salt
• large red onion, thinly sliced
• chopped fresh Italian parsley
• olive oil
• fresh lemon juice
• ground cumin
• cayenne pepper
• large lettuce leaves

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let beans soak overnight.

Drain beans. Place in heavy large saucepan. Add bay leaves and enough cold water to cover by 2 inches; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt and continue to simmer until beans are tender but still hold shape, about 15 minutes longer.

Drain beans and place in large bowl; discard bay leaves. Add onion and parsley. Whisk oil, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne in medium bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Pour over bean salad; toss gently to combine. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates or on large platter. Spoon bean salad into lettuce and serve.