FAQs Archive | Lisa's Healthy Kitchen

Q: Can I use dried white beans for this dish?

Absolutely. You are more than welcome to use dried beans. You should expect to use approximately 4 oz for this recipe.

Q: Can I prepare the salad ahead of time?

My white bean salad is perfectly suited to being prepared ahead of time. As with many of my recipes, allowing for all ingredients and aromatics to “merge” will help with fully developing their flavors. Just keep in mind that, as indicated above, the longer you let your dish “rest” the bigger the chances of losing some of its crunchiness and becoming “mushier”. If you are planning on attending a cookout one night, I’d highly recommend prepping this salad later that same afternoon (it really won’t take long to get it done). Now, if you’re planning on taking this salad to work, then, of course, it’ll be perfectly fine to prepare it the day before.

Q: How long can the salad be stored?

Stored in the fridge in an airtight container, it’ll last up to 2 days. Most likely even longer than that. Just be mindful of the fact, that the longer you store it, the “mushier” the consistency will become.

Q: How long can the salad be stored?

Stored in the fridge in an airtight container, it’ll last up to 2 days. Most likely even longer than that.

Q: Can I prepare the salad ahead of time/the night before?

Yes! Absolutely! As with many of my recipes, allowing for all the ingredients and aromatics to fully disperse and develop will provide the richest flavors possible and simultaneously turn this salad into your gathering’s centerpiece. Therefore, if you plan to attend a cookout in the afternoon/evening, go right ahead and prepare your salad earlier in the day. If in doubt, give it a little taste test and adjust if necessary.

Q: How long can the salad be stored?

Stored in the fridge in an airtight container, and it’ll last for up to 2 days.

Q: Can I prepare the salad ahead of time/the night before?

Yes, absolutely! This might even work out in your favor, or the salad’s flavor ;). Allowing all the ingredients and aromatics to fully disperse and absorb simultaneously will make this explosion of flavors a home run. Either prepare it several hours ahead of time for a cookout later that day or as part of your meal prep solution the night before. You can’t lose!