Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup dried Great Northern beans, or two 15 cans of drained and rinsed Great Northern beans
DRESSING:
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tblsp thin, small slices sweet red onion
2 tblsp chopped red bell pepper
1 tblsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 tsp dried marjoram
2 tblsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
PREPARATION:
If using dried beans, soak them in a bowl of cold water at room temperature for four hours, with water covering the beans by three inches. Drain and rinse the beans well. Place in pot again with three inches of water covering the beans. Bring to boil, cover the pot partially, and return to a low simmer about 30 minutes until beans are done or al dente. Drain beans and set aside in a serving bowl.
If using rinsed, canned beans instead of dried beans, place them in a bowl and proceed with dressing recipe.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing, mixing well. Toss the dressing with the beans and serve warm or cool.