Fresh Asparagus And White Bean Salad

• 1 1/4 cups dried Great Northern beans
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Dressing:
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Place Great Northern beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
2. Place beans in a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain and run beans under cold water to cool.
3. Combine red bell peppers and asparagus in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
4. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, parsley, shallot, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
5. Combine beans, red bell pepper, and asparagus in a bowl; pour 2/3 of the dressing over mixture and toss gently. Add more dressing if desired.

dried great northern beans, red bell peppers, fresh asparagus, dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, shallot, kosher salt, ground black pepper

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/247122/fresh-asparagus-and-white-bean-salad/ (may not work)