MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Classic Bean Salad Categories: Beans, Vegetables, Sauces, Herbs Yield: 4 Servings 2 sm Shallots; peeled 3 tb Apple cider vinegar; - more to taste 1 tb Dijon mustard Salt & fresh ground pepper 1/2 c Extra-virgin olive oil; - more to taste 15 oz Can chickpeas; - drained, rinsed 15 oz Can cannellini or - Great Northern beans; - drained, rinsed 15 oz Can red kidney beans; - drained, rinsed 1/2 c Celery; thin sliced 1 c Fresh parsley & - celery leaves; - mixed, coarse chopped Mince 1 shallot and place in a large bowl. Thinly slice remaining shallot and set aside. Add vinegar, mustard, and a pinch each salt and pepper to the bowl with minced shallot and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Add chickpeas, cannellini beans, kidney beans, celery, herbs, and sliced shallot to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Taste and add more salt or vinegar. Drizzle with additional olive oil and top with more black pepper, if desired, and serve. Recipe by Melissa Clark Recipe FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM