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This
very easy-to-make Marinated Bean Salad recipe and photo were shared with me by Karen Calanchini, Food
Stylist and Photographer, of
Redding, CA.
Karen says, "A summer staple at our house in the summer. Great for
a quick lunch or as a side to a light sandwich."
More wonderful Salads and Salad Dressing Recipes
and
Fresh, Dried, & Canned Bean Recipes.
Marinated Bean Salad Recipe
Recipe Type:
Salad and Salad Dressing,
Beans,
Green Beans
Yields:
serves many
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) can whole green beans (Del Monte Blue Lake) or 8 ounces fresh green beans*
1 (8-ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (8-ounce) can red kidney beans
1 bunch green
onion, white and green, sliced (scallions)
1/4 cup granulated
sugar
2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin
olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly-ground black pepper
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
* When
fresh green beans are available, use those. Drop into boiling water and simmer
for seven minutes, drain and put into ice water to stop further cooking.
Preparation:
Place the canned
beans (green beans, garbanzo beans, and kidney beans) into a colander and
lightly rinse with cold water; let drain.
Place drained beans
in a large bowl. Add onions, sugar, rice vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and
red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
Marinate in
refrigerator overnight, stirring occasionally. Toss again before serving.
Substitutions or Additions Ideas: In season, yellow wax beans are pretty to add. I have added Great Northern
Beans. Red onion may be used in place of green onions. Fresh garlic also gives
zip.
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