White Bean Salad

6 c Water

1 Bay leaf

3/4 ts Leaf thyme,crumbled

3/4 ts Red pepper flakes

1/2 c Olive oil

1 ts Lemon rind,grated

1/2 c Lemon juice,fresh

2 Garlic cloves

1/2 c Dill,fresh

1/2 c Parsley leaves

1 1/2 ts Salt

2 Eggs,hard-cooked

1 c Black olives,chopped

3 Green onion,sliced

1. Soak beans overnight, or quick-soak according to package directions.

45-60 minutes or just until the beans are tender; do not overcook. Drain; rinse the beans under cold running water. (Can be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and refrigerated.)

2. Combine oil, lemon rind and juice, garlic, dill, parsley and salt in

4 hours or up to a day.

3. Separate hard-cooked egg yolks and whites, and press through sieve.