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Monday, February 2, 2015

Flageolet bean and smoked cheese salad

How to make Flageolet bean and smoked cheese salad recipe - Crisp, fresh watercress makes all the difference. Wrap the cress in a damp paper towel and place inside an open plastic bag in the refrigerator. Haricot flageolet et salade fromage fumé recette

SERVES 4

Ingredients:
1 x 14oz (400g) can flageolet or small white beans, rinsed and drained
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 large handfuls of watercress, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, halved
4–4 ½ oz (125g) lightly smoked cheese, such as Gouda, cubed
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:
1 Put the beans in a large bowl. Stir in half of the chopped onion, the mustard, and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

2 Arrange the watercress on a large serving platter or 4 individual plates. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top, and season with a pinch of salt to taste. Sprinkle with the remaining onion, top with the cheese, and serve.

Variations:
Thin slices of boiled or smoked ham, or prosciutto, are fabulous with this, and pecorino makes a delicious alternative to the smoked cheese.

flageolet bean and smoked cheese salad
Flageolet bean and smoked cheese salad
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