Name: White Bean Salad
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups dried white beans such as Great Northern (about 2/3 pound); 1/3 cup lemon vinaigrette; 4 celery ribs; 4 scallions; 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves; 3 large garlic cloves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves; fresh lemon juice to taste

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Our food editors think beans cook more evenly and hold their shape better with a long soak — which is why the ones in this recipe are soaked for 6 hours. But, you can use the following quick-soak method if you prefer: In a saucepan cover beans with cold water by 2 inches. Bring water to a boil and boil beans 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and soak beans 1 hour.

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