Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Three Bean Salad

Three-Bean Salad



This can definitely be made ahead, with the dressing acting as a nice marinade (add the parsley just before serving). However, the longer it sits, the duller the color of the green beans. A few hours is optimal, but I think a day ahead would be fine too.

Serves 4 to 6

1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 medium red onion (halved lengthwise), sliced paper thin
1 (12 to 16 oz) bag frozen green beans
3 Tbs safflower or canola oil
3 Tbs white wine vinegar
2 Tbs granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped parsley

In a large bowl, combine beans and onion. Prepare an ice bath (fill a large bowl halfway with ice and add cold water). Steam green beans in microwave according to package directions (I like the beans slightly under done and firm for this salad). Immediately chill green beans in ice bath for about 3 minutes to stop cooking and preserve bright color. Drain and air dry or pat dry with paper towel. Add to bowl with other beans.

In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, sugar and mustard. Shake until emulsified (if you don't have a jar, whisk in a bowl). Drizzle about two-thirds of dressing over bean mixture and toss. Add more dressing if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Just before serving, add parsley and toss again.

12 comments:

  1. OM goodness I haven't made this in AGES. Pinning to make when I am home from vacay. It's tasty sounding!

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    1. that's what I thought when I saw it as well. They have this salad canned but never as good as when you make it even when you use canned beans putting it together is worth the effort

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  2. This salad looks delicious and easy to make. And adding the beans in it makes it even healthier (and yummier) too...

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    1. I agree delicious and one of my all time favorites , that was even before I realized how healthy it is

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  3. Healthy and full of flavour. Great to help us eating in the right direction.

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  4. This looks like something I would love! Thanks for sharing. Anything with green beans is awesome, if you ask me! ;)

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  5. You had me hooked with the chickpeas. Oh how I love those things!

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  6. I am not a fan of green beans, but the salad looks delicious. I'd like to give this a try.

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  7. Yum! I'm always looking for more bean recipes. This looks delicious!

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  8. ok I borrowed this recipe and made it last night it was amazing! thanks for sharing

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  9. ok I borrowed this recipe and made it last night it was amazing! thanks for sharing

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  10. I am not a huge bean fan, but this sounds pretty good even to me. My husband would love it for sure!

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