Classic Italian bean salad

Ingredients (4 servings):

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
• 400g can borlotti beans, drained, rinsed
• 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
• 2 tomatoes, deseeded, finely chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Method:

1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add onion, garlic, celery and chilli. Cook for 3 minutes or until onion and celery have softened.
2. Stir in beans. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Stir in tomatoes, parsley and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve.