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    Michelle Obama’s White Bean Salad

    April 6, 2021

    In her first years at the White House, Michelle Obama planted her own vegetable garden as a way to show her commitment to healthy eating– particularly for kids. This recipe for White Bean Salad is from the former First Lady’s cookbook, American Grown. It’s so popular it’s been shared widely online as well. It’s simple, healthy, tasty and perfect for summer.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dried small white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern) or 1 15-ounce can
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
    • 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
    • 1/2 bunch fresh chives, chopped
    • 5 mild radishes, such as Lady Slipper radishes, thinly sliced
    • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

    Directions

    1. If you’re using dried beans, first rinse them, picking out any stones, and place in a bowl. Cover with cold water and soak for 8 hours, or overnight, then drain the beans and place in a pot. Add the garlic and bay leaf and enough water to cover the beans by at least 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. (For canned beans, see step 3).
    2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and shallot. Whisk to combine.
    3. When the beans are done, drain them well and place in a medium bowl. Discard the bay leaf and garlic clove. Add one-third of the vinaigrette to the warm beans and toss; then let stand for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. If using canned beans, rinse and drain them, then toss with the vinaigrette.
    4. In a small pot of boiling water, cook the snow peas or sugar snap peas for 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, place them in a bowl of ice water. Drain, pat dry, and slice thin.
    5. In a large salad bowl, place the cooled beans, snow peas, chives, radishes, and basil. Pour the remaining dressing over and toss lightly. Serve immediately.
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