White Bean Salad with Lemon and Cumin

By BobLongo

Ingredients

• 2 cups (14 ounces) dried Great Northern beans
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 8 large lettuce leaves

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.