Three Bean Salad

Submitted by Chandra M

"The fresh herbs make all the difference in this salad. One of the best bean salads I have had."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh green beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped (green & white part)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

directions

1. Trim the green beans and cut into 2-3" lengths.
2. Steam over boiling water until just tender and bright green.
3. Rinse under cool water and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, mix together the oil, vinegar, garlic, red pepper, herbs, and green onions.
5. Season to taste with sea salt & black pepper.
6. Mix in the beans and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

Terrific salad and very healthy. I cut back on the oil and subbed basil for the mint as I'm not a fan. I think this salad gets better the longer it marinates. Nice salad, Chandra.