One of our favorite Italian restaurants serves this salad. It works with Italian food, but we've also served it at picnics and barbecues. Garbanzo beans can be substituted for the white beans. This recipe will serve about 6 people.
1 pound great northern beans, or other white beans
1/2 medium sized red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Wash the beans, then soak them for at least 4 hours (can be soaked overnight). Drain, wash, and add them to a large pot of water. Boil until done, usually 20-30 minutes. Drain the beans, and put them in a large bowl. Let them cool to room temperature.
Add the salt, pepper, oil, and most of the basil and onion to the beans. Mix well. Add the remaining basil and onions as garnish, and serve.
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