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Bean and Vegetable Salad With Potlikker Vinaigrette

By Carla Hall
Bean and vegetable salad with potlikker vinaigrette on large platter
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Stephanie Yeh

This cold-weather salad from chef Carla Hall hits all the notes: sweet, savory, spicy, and salty. Here Hall uses her Country Ham Potlikker as an umami-rich base for a spicy vinaigrette that gets its silky texture from blended cannellini beans. More beans are then mixed with roasted squash, apple, and fennel for a delightful mix of crunchy and creamy textures. Making the Country Ham Potlikker is a crucial first step, so be sure to read through that recipe before you get started.

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