Description
This Three Bean Salad is a great alternative to a traditional green salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz fresh green beens
- 1 (15oz) can kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1/3 cup onions
- 2 TBSP minced fresh Italian Parsley
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- pepper and additional salt to taste
Instructions
- In large sauce pan, add water and heat on high until water boils. In a separate bowl, add ice to water and set aside.
- When water is at a rapid boil add fresh green beans and boil for 2-3 minutes, Quickly drain and transfer into bowl of ice water. Leave green beans in ice bath while making the dressing.
- Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl and whisk for at least 20 seconds.
- Transfer green beans into colander and drain well and cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Next chop celery and onion and add green beans, celery and onions into large bowl.
- Add both cans of beans into colander and rinse, add to large bowl with beans, celery and onions.
- Add dressing and fresh parsley and toss.
- Add final seasoning of salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer into airtight container and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. When really to serve, give a good toss.