This delightful salad is meant to be shared, tapas-style, at a dinner with friends.
Servings: Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups cooked white beans , such as cannellini
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 fennel bulb , thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1/4 pound pecorino Romano cheese , shaved or grated
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds , toasted
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
    • Directions
    In a large bowl, combine beans, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper. Marinate at room temperature 2 hours.

    Add fennel, pecorino Romano, almonds, and parsley to beans; toss gently to combine. Transfer to a platter or serving bowl.
    From the April 2003 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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