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Filipino Bean Salad 3

Serves 4 to 6 Salad vegetarian, Salads

Filipino Bean Salad 3

Filipino Bean Salad 3 is a staple at home tables across the Philippines, where simplicity meets generosity. Passed down through families, it reflects the heart of Filipino home cooking—where the salt is felt between the fingers and the olive oil flows unmeasured. This version captures the essence of how it has been made for generations, brought to life with ingredients that are as familiar as they are comforting.

Expect a vibrant interplay of textures and flavors: creamy beans balanced by the gentle bite of onion, all wrapped in the lushness of olive oil. A hint of vinegar brings a bright contrast, while parsley offers a fresh finish. The dish invites you to season boldly, as each cook does, making every serving a reflection of the hands that prepared it.

Ingredients

  • 400 gcooked beans
  • 1onion
  • 80 mlolive oil
  • 2 tbspvinegar
  • parsley — chopped
  • to tastefine sea salt

Method

  1. Start by preparing the components for your Filipino Bean Salad 3. Finely chop 1 onion and set it aside. Rinse 400 g of cooked beans under cold water to refresh them, then drain thoroughly to remove excess moisture. Chop a handful of fresh parsley, enough to yield about 2 tablespoons, and set aside for later use.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans and chopped onion. This will allow the onion's flavor to meld with the beans while keeping them cool. Ensure the beans are evenly distributed with the onion to create a balanced base for the salad.
  3. Prepare the dressing by mixing 80 ml of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk them together until they are well emulsified, creating a smooth and cohesive dressing. Add fine sea salt to taste, starting with a small pinch and adjusting as needed to enhance the flavors.
  4. Pour the dressing over the bean and onion mixture in the large bowl. Use a gentle folding motion with a large spoon or spatula to combine the ingredients, ensuring each bean is coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the beans; they should remain intact to maintain the salad's texture.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it one final gentle toss to distribute the parsley evenly. The parsley will add a fresh, vibrant flavor and a pop of color to the dish.
  6. Serve the Filipino Bean Salad 3 immediately. Pair it with slices of crusty bread to soak up the delicious dressing, making it a perfect dish for sharing at the table. Enjoy the salad while it's fresh and the flavors are at their peak.
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From the cookbook

Authentic Filipino Cuisine

This recipe is from Authentic Filipino Cuisine by Yassine Sbiti — the Filipino volume in the ComidaTime International Cuisines series.

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