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Vintage Three Bean Salad

Vintage Three Bean Salad That Whispers Nostalgia and Freshness

This Vintage Three Bean Salad is a fresh and nutritious delight celebrating spring and family picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Green Beans fresh and crisp
  • 1 cup Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Chickpeas drained and rinsed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any color, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese optional, crumbled

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • pot
  • Ice Bath

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the green beans by washing and trimming them, then blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green. Transfer to ice bath.
  2. While the beans cool, drain and rinse the kidney beans and chickpeas, and finely chop the red onion, bell pepper, and celery.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas with the chopped vegetables. Toss gently to mix.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat. Avoid overmixing to maintain integrity.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and optional feta cheese. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavors, prepare components ahead of time and dress just before serving. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.

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