Shrimp and Cannellini Bean Salad

• 2 lb. bacon
• 1 lb. dry cannellini beans (see Tips & Techniques)
• 1 white onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 clove garlic
• Salt, to taste
• 1 lb. shrimp
• 1 c. loosely packed basil chiffonade
• 2 large tomatoes
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

1. Make the cannellini beans: Place bacon, beans, onion, bay leaf, and garlic in a large stockpot.
2. Cover with water and bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer immediately.
3. Simmer beans until al dente.
4. Strain and remove bacon and bay leaf.
5. Season with salt and store in a cool place.
6. Make the salad: Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
7. Add beans and shrimp to pot.
8. Boil for 3 minutes.
9. Strain off water and place shrimp and beans into a mixing bowl.
10. Add remaining ingredients and mix.
11. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

bacon, beans, white onion, bay leaf, clove garlic, salt, shrimp, basil chiffonade, tomatoes, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/shrimp-cannellini-bean-salad-recipe (may not work)