White Bean-Asparagus Salad with Bacon and Thyme

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Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Rachael Burrow
Hands-on Time
15 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Yield
Makes 6 servings
By Darcy Lenz
April 2015
RECIPE BY Coastal Living

This hearty salad with beans, asparagus and bacon is so hearty it could almost pass for a main dish!

Ingredients

  • 3 thick bacon slices, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 cups 1-inch diagonally cut asparagus
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.

Step 2

Add vinegar to skillet, stirring to deglaze pan. Add asparagus; cook 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and lemon juice; cook, stirring, 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove skillet from heat, and add navy beans and cooked bacon, tossing to combine. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Transfer salad to a large serving bowl; sprinkle with parsley and cheese.

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Ratings & Reviews

So hearty and delicious!!

Susan
July 15, 2015
I made this exactly as suggested with the exceptions that I used cannelloni beans and did not use parsley. It was excellent!! I served it with grilled chicken breasts.  It is so good that it can be eaten as a meal by itself or maybe with brown rice on the side.  It's a must try recipe!!