Description
This is the perfect Three Bean Salad recipe – it will be the star of any potluck or backyard barbecue! It’s easy to make and full of flavor from garlic, herbs and a delicious homemade dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (OR maple syrup OR white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (OR yellow mustard)
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard (optional)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (red or white onion, or a mix)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound green beans (trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces)
- 2 (15-oz) cans white beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 (15-oz) cans red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3 small celery ribs (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (or a mix with dill, thyme and/or oregano)
Instructions
- Make dressing: Combine all ingredients for dressing in a medium salad bowl. Set aside.
- Cook green beans: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water, then add beans and simmer until done to your liking (2-8 minutes depending on firmness you want).
- Drain and season beans: For crunchy green beans, drain and rinse under cool water for 15-30 seconds. Combine warm beans with dressing. For soft green beans, drain and immediately combine steaming hot beans with dressing. Allow beans to marinate in dressing for 15 minutes.
- Finish salad: Add remaining salad ingredients. Either serve salad at room temperature, or cover and place in fridge for several hours and up to 3 days to serve it chilled.
Notes
- For crunchy green beans, rinse them under cool water.
- For soft green beans, combine them with dressing while hot.
- Allow beans to marinate for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Three Bean Salad, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe