Minestrone Salad Posted by MaryEllen29 8/14/02 2:57:48 pm 6 servings 1/2 cup dried Great Northern white beans 2 medium white potatoes, cut into quarters 1/2 pound green beans 1 large carrot, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 large tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into thin wedges 2 tablespoons coarsely grated Parmesan cheese 1 medium clove garlic, peeled and forced through a press 1 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard 5 to 6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup basil leaves, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup chopped) 2 tablespoons minced parsley Soak the white beans in water to cover overnight. Drain. Place in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer until the beans are tender. Check after about 30 minutes. Drain. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly and peel. Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the green beans and time 4 minutes. Add the carrots and time an additional 2 minutes. Check both for tenderness. Drain and plunge the vegetables into ice water. When chilled, drain and pat dry. In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Combine the white beans, potatoes, green beans and carrots, the red onions, zucchini, tomatoes and Parmesan. In a jar combine the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pour over the salad and let marinate at room temperature for about 1 hour. (Refrigerate for longer storage. Remove the salad from refrigerator about 1 hour before serving. Adjust the seasonings if necessary.) Stir in the basil and parsley before serving.