Herby Butter Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients :

Serves 4
Preparation time : 10 minutes

• 720g (1½ lb) jar judion de la granja beans or butter beans, rinsed and drained

• 25g (1oz) Serrano ham, chopped

• 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced

• 1 mild Spanish onion, sliced
  
  Herb dressing :

• 20g (¾oz) chopped flat leaf parsley

• 20g (¾oz) chopped mint

• grated rind and juice of 2 lemons

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon chopped anchovies (optional)

• salt and pepper

Method :

1. Arrange the beans and ham in a serving dish with the sliced tomatoes and onion.

2. Make the dressing by mixing together the parsley, mint, lemon rind and juice, garlic, oil and vinegar. Season to taste and stir in the anchovies, if using.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the beans and ham and serve.

Variations :

For herby chickpea & tuna salad, use 2 x 410g (13½oz) cans chickpeas and a 180g (6½oz) can tuna instead of the butter beans and ham. Drain the chickpeas and tuna and toss together, then add the tomatoes and onion and divide among serving dishes. Mix the dressing and pour over the salad. Serve with slices of ciabbata.