Marinated White Bean Salad

Yield: Serves 12 (a half-batch works well!)

I found this recipe in my Mom’s old recipe box, written in one of her best friends’ hand. Old school – maybe. Delicious – definitely! And, yes, it’s this easy.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds small white navy beans
• 2 cups olive oil
• 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup white vinegar
• 3 cups celery, finely chopped
• ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 4 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon thyme

Procedure:

1. Soak and cook beans according to package directions; be careful not to overcook. Drain and set aside.
2. Marinate beans with remaining ingredients, tightly covered, for 8 hours or more, stirring occasionally. Enjoy!