This creamy white bean salad with pickled herring offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, with the creamy beans balancing the bold flavor of the pickled herring. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer or a light meal.
Creamy White Bean Salad with Pickled Herring
This creamy white bean salad with pickled herring offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, with the creamy beans balancing the bold flavor of the pickled herring. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer or a light meal.
Ingredients
- ½ pound dried white beans sorted and washed
- 1 large scallion finely chopped
- 2 pickled herring fillets chopped, with their liquid
Instructions
- Place the dried white beans in a medium saucepan and cover them with cold water.
- Let the beans soak overnight.
- Drain the soaked beans and rinse them under cold water.
- Return the beans to the saucepan and cover them with fresh cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer the beans for 1.
- 5 to 2 hours, or until they are just tender.
- Drain the cooked beans and let them cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked white beans, finely chopped scallion, and chopped pickled herring, along with their liquid.
- Allow the flavors to meld for about 10 minutes before serving at room temperature.
- Alternatively, refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to serve it cold.
- Serve the creamy white bean salad with pickled herring as a delicious appetizer or light meal.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this savory salad with a light-bodied, crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Grüner Veltliner to complement the flavors of the pickled herring and creamy white beans.
Nutrition values
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 7 g | Sugar: 2 g