Fresh Bean Salad

Name: Quick and Easy July 4th BBQ Side Dish Fresh Bean Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp salt; pepper to taste; 1 can white beans; 1 can red kidney beans; 1 can chick peas; 2 cups green beans (blanched and chopped); 1/2 red onion; 1 Red pepper; 1 cup corn; 1/2 cup fresh parsley

by Wren’s Little Nest

12 Servings

20 min

When I think of beans I typically don’t think of a salad, but surprisingly beans are the perfect main ingredient for this hearty yet equally refreshing salad. I love making a huge bowl of this in the warmer months and serving it as a side with dinners, or taking it to family picnics. It’s practically no cook and can be made in a pinch.

The light sweet and tangy dressing pairs so perfectly with the beans, and a touch of fresh parsley brings this whole dish together.

You can of course add any other veggies you like into this salad but I love using as many different colours as possible to make the salad look irresistible. I find that sweeter vegetables such as corn and red peppers work the best with this salad.

So what do you think? Will you be making this salad with all of those extra cans of beans you collected over the winter that are just taking up space in your pantry?

For best results make sure to rinse and drain the beans well before adding them to the bowl.

I like to cut up the veggies approximately the size of the beans to ensure everything is equally incorporated.

This bean salad makes the perfect side for a summer bbq.

I just love all of the beautiful colours that are in this salad.

Enjoy!

Fresh Bean Salad

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Recipe details

Yield 12 Servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 5 Minutes Total time: 20 min

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Ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste

Salad

1 can white beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 can chick peas
2 cups green beans (blanched and chopped)
1/2 red onion
1 Red pepper
1 cup corn
1/2 cup fresh parsley

Instructions

Dressing

I like to begin by making the dressing to ensure the sugar has time to fully dissolve. Measure out the ingredients for the dressing, whisk together and set aside.

Assemble the salad

If you are using fresh green beans, begin by blanching them in boiling water for a few minutes.
Rinse and drain the canned beans well, and add them to a large bowl.
Chop the parsley, red pepper, onion and cooled green beans. Add to the bowl.
Add in the corn and give everything a good stir.
Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Comments

Innocent Sekwala on Mar 24, 2021

Hello. So what happened to the vinegar? Tsietsi

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- Wren’s Little Nest on Mar 24, 2021
  
  I’m not sure what you mean? Sorry .... the vinegar gets mixed with the dressing.
  
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- Innocent Sekwala on Mar 24, 2021
  
  ok, I missed the dressing part. I will try it asap.
  
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- Wren’s Little Nest on Mar 24, 2021
  
  Wonderful 😊 I hope you enjoy the salad!
  
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- Marilyn Eavey on Mar 24, 2021
  
  I can't use vinegar but I replaced with lemon juice and was very good and refreshing.
  
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- Wren’s Little Nest on Mar 25, 2021
  
  That sounds delicious! I will have to try that 😊
  
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RoseAnn Matthews on Mar 25, 2021

I make something very similar, but also add feta cheese, sometimes celery, or possibly sliced olives to the combo. Even bottled Italian or Greek salad dressing

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- Wren’s Little Nest on Mar 25, 2021
  
  That would be so tasty! I love all of those flavors 😊
  
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- RoseAnn Matthews on Mar 25, 2021
  
  I live alone, so don't do a lot of cooking for myself. Do find though this salad does provide needed good fiber to my daily intake.,also protein
  
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