White Bean Salad

Mustard Vinaigrette

* 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 cup olive oil

White Bean Salad

* 1/2 red onion
* 1-1/2 cups cooked white beans (or chickpeas)*
* 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
* 1/2 pound salami, preferably Genoa, diced
* 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

* Equivalent to one 15-ounce can, drained, although freshly cooked beans are preferable. You may also wish to try Kate's Classic White Beans recipe.

1. To make the mustard vinaigrette: Put the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is emulsified (or blend all ingredients in the work bowl of a hand blender or mini-chopper). Set aside.

2. To make the salad: Slice the red onion into thin rings, then cut the rings in half. Set aside half of the rings, then chop the remaining rings into small pieces. Put the chopped onion and the white beans, green pepper, salami, parsley, and oregano in a serving bowl. Pour in the mustard vinaigrette and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes before serving. Serve sprinkled with the grated Parmesan and garnish with the reserved red onion slices.