Fresh Asparagus and White Bean Salad

An incredible summer salad made with asparagus, white beans, and red bell peppers. Dressed with a tasty light dressing!

INGRIDIENT

1 ¼ cups dried Great Northern beans

2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced

1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

¼ cup minced fresh parsley

2 tablespoons minced shallot

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Place Great Northern beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.

Step: 2

Place beans in a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain and run beans under cold water to cool.

Step: 3

Combine red bell peppers and asparagus in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Step: 4

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, parsley, shallot, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

Step: 5

Combine beans, red bell pepper, and asparagus in a bowl; pour 2/3 of the dressing over mixture and toss gently. Add more dressing if desired.