Three Bean Salad With Fennel

Name: Three Bean Salad With Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 lb green beans, trimmed; 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 15 ounces dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced thin (1/2 cup); 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced thin (1 cup); 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe by threeovens

We've all had three bean salad. This one is jazzed up with the addition of fennel, also called anise. Try it, you'll never go back.

READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Salad
¹⁄₃

lb green beans, trimmed
15

ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
15

ounces dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
¹⁄₂

medium sweet onion, sliced thin (1/2 cup)
1

medium fennel bulb, sliced thin (1 cup)
Dressing
¹⁄₂

cup olive oil
2

tablespoons red wine vinegar
2

tablespoons Dijon mustard
1

garlic clove, minced
¹⁄₄

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Steam green beans in a little water until crisp tender, about 10 to 12 minutes; drain and place in bowl.
Add cannelini beans, kidney beans, onion, and fennel.
In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for flavors to meld; serve at room temperature.