Gigantes Plaki Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups giant white beans
• 0.5 cup onion
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon peppers
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives

Instructions

1. 1Soak the giant white beans overnight in plenty of water.
2. 2Drain and rinse the beans, then transfer to a pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 60-90 minutes or until tender.
3. 3While the beans are cooking, finely chop the red onion and parsley, and set aside.
4. 4In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. 5Once the beans are cooked and cooled, drain them and place in a large salad bowl.
6. 6Add the chopped red onion, parsley, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives to the beans.
7. 7Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
8. 8Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. 9Let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
10. 10Serve chilled, garnished with additional parsley if desired.