Three Bean Salad

 

Three Bean Salad

Yield: About 6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 12 oz. fresh green beans, ends trimmed, diced into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained well
  • 1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained well
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion, rinsed under warm water and drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  • In a small mixing bowl or jar whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt, set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile fill a medium mixing bowl with ice and water and set aside. Once water is boiling, add green beans and allow to boil about 3 – 4 minutes until tender. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water. Let rest for a few seconds then drain well.
  • Add green beans, dark and light red kidney beans, bell pepper, red onion and parsley to a salad bowl. Whisk dressing mixture until well combined then pour over salad. Toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy

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