Warm Spanish Bean Salad Recipe

Here’s a super easy to follow and nutritious warm Spanish bean salad recipe you will love!

Many people think that during the winter months or when it is cold, it is practically impossible to eat a Spanish salad.

If you are one of these we do not blame you, when we see a bowl of lettuce and it is snowing outside we want to run for a plate of pasta.

In any case, there are different recipes for warm salads that will save you during the winter.

Say goodbye to always eating pure as a side of the main course with the help of this Spanish bean salad.

Continue reading this article to learn about the most innovative among traditional salad recipes, from how it is made to all the changes you can make to it.

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Background of the Dish

The Spanish bean salad was invented hundreds of years ago, and some people take it as the perfect marriage between Latin American and southern Spanish cuisine. 

This is because its main ingredients are characteristic of each region.

Olive oil, parsley and garlic are staples of Andalusian cuisine, while white bean and tomato are ingredients from Latin America (Mexico and Central America especially).

White bean salad quickly became popular because it was easy to make, and it was a good alternative to vegetables and legumes during the winter months. 

Today, you can find it in any restaurant throughout the year.

Things You’ll Need for Spanish Bean Salad

Unlike other Spanish salad recipes, if you choose to make this one you don’t need a lot of ingredients or a lot of equipment (just a bowl and a pot). 

So drop the excuses and give this Spanish bean salad recipe a try. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups (300g) white beans ( hydrated or 2 cans)
• 2 onions
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Spanish Bean Salad – Step by Step Guide

1. To start making this Spanish beans recipe, you have to soak the white beans the night before or for 12 hours. You have to put them in a bowl and cover them with water. If you bought canned navy beans, you can skip this step since those are already hydrated (check the label just in case).

2. Then wash them and put them in a pot covered with water. Boil them for an hour, or until when crushed, it has a puree-like texture. Again, canned beans usually come pre-cooked, so if you buy that you can skip this step.

3. In the meantime, chop the parsley and garlic and mix them with the oil. Cut the onion and tomato into small pieces.

4. When the white bean is cooked and warm, put it in a bowl and mix it with the other ingredients. Also, season it to taste.

5. The last step in this Ensalada recipe is to mix everything. It is ready to eat because it is a Spanish winter salad. However,  you can take it to the refrigerator if you want the salad to be colder.

Substitution of Ingredients

The great part about making any type of salad is that you can play with the ingredients as much as you like. There are no written laws, and there is no way it can go wrong.

In the case of this bean recipe, you can take inspiration from other winter salad ideas, since they usually have ingredients that can be served hot. 

For example, you can add pieces of seafood if you like, or cut chicken (although it can make the salad very heavy).

You can also follow warm bean salad recipe and change the white bean for any type of bean you like. From black beans to lentils, anything you can think of will serve.

A mixed bean salad combines various beans for a flavorful dish

Try the Spanish lentil salad if you’re a fan of lentils and, obviously, delicious Spanish salad recipes.

This is a healthy recipe, but if you were looking for healthy bean recipes entirely, one thing you can do is minimize the amount of oil you season the salad with.

And if winter salad recipes are your goals, make sure you try out our easy ensalada rusa with potatoes, ensalada Malagueña, or refreshing Pipirrana salad. 

Spanish tuna salad with eggs and potatoes and Spanish beans and tomatoes are cold bean salads must-try as well.

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Tips on Serving Spanish Bean Salad

This is truly one of the best bean recipes, as it can be served hot or cold. To serve it hot you just have to follow the step-by-step as it was listed. 

You can eat it for lunch or dinner, and if you want to give it an extra touch, put chopped hard-boiled egg or cheese cubes.

As we said before in the article, it is one of the most popular warm salad recipes, however, you can serve it cold if you prefer it that way or if it is very hot.

You just have to leave it in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving it and that’s it.

Cold bean recipes are perfect for hot summer days, offering a refreshing and nutritious meal.

In the colder months, a winter bean salad with hearty ingredients provides a satisfying and warming option.

Either way cold bean salad or a warm bean salad is both healthy and delicious.

Try the baked Spanish beans recipe if you like comforting dishes with beans.

How to Store Spanish Bean Salad

Perhaps one of the downsides of this warm white bean salad recipe is that there are not many ways to store it. 

You can keep it in your fridge for 5 days and then heat it in the microwave or serve it cold.

A bean salad cold or hot bean salad are both appetizing if it’s kept right.

Unfortunately, it cannot be frozen, since it is seasoned and has many raw vegetables.

However, you can cook the white bean and freeze it on its own for 30 days and enjoy a chilled bean salad!

Recipe Card: Spanish Bean Salad

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