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Some times we feel hungry but we need to eat something fresh, cool, and tasty.
So a salad is the answer and this one can be considered as a main dish as well.
We can also serve it as a starter to diner tables or to serve it along with fish or
chops.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound dried navy beans,picked over and rinsed
2 medium red onions, quartered and thiny sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
A few olives and 1 tblsp capers, rinsed and drained
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tblsp red wine vinegar or 2 tblsp balsamico
1 pound arugula, trimmed, washed, dried and
leaves torn into 2 inch pieces.
Execution:
1. Soak the beans for at least 8 hours or (even better)
overnight in water to cover. Drain. Bring the beans to a boil
in a pot of unsalted water, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered
until the beans are tender but not mushy, 40-45 minutes.
remove from the heat, drain in a colander, and rinse
immediately under cold running water.
2. Place the beans in a large serving bowl and toss with the onions, garlic, olives
capers, salt cayenne pepper, olive oil and vinegar. Let stand for an hour at room temperature
Mix in the rocket a few minutes before serving.
Secrets of success:
Never use salt while boiling the beans because it makes them hard. Do not forget
to soak them this is necessary for them to boil quickly.
Good luck!