White Bean Salad

Makes:
6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dry white beans, soaked overnight
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sage, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Directions:

• Drain the beans and combine with the onion, garlic, and water in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Add the minced garlic, cover, and cook 30-45 minutes. Drain, saving 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Combine 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar and 1 cup water in a bowl; add the red onion. Soak 30 minutes. Drain.
• Mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and 3/4 cup cooking liquid from the beans. Toss with the beans in a salad bowl, along with the green pepper and herbs.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 cup
• Calories: 100
• Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sodium: 190 mg