White Beans with Tomatoes and Herbs

INGREDIENTS

• 3-1/2 cups cooked Navy or Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed, or
• 1-1/3 cups dry beans
• 4 Italian tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or mint (1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1/2 cup red onion, minced
• 6 celery hearts, with leaves, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Combine all ingredients except beans in a large bowl.
2. Add beans and stir carefully, so they do not break apart.
3. Serve salad cold on a bed of lettuce.