A Meaningful Beaning-Ful Bean Salad Recipe

Name: A Meaningful Beaning-Ful Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound string beans, cut in half; 1 large can chick peas, rinsed and drained; 1 large can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 6 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons dry oregano; 1/2 large red onion, sliced; 1/2 pound oil cured Greek olives; 1 celery stalk, diced; 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper; Crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1/2 pound string beans, cut in half
1 large can chick peas, rinsed and drained
1 large can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons dry oregano
1/2 large red onion, sliced
1/2 pound oil cured Greek olives
1 celery stalk, diced
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1
Cook string beans in boiling salted water until fork tender (then put in ice bath), drain until dry.
2
In a large pasta bowl add string beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, garlic, oregano, onion, olives, celery, basil, parsley.
3
Add salt, red and black pepper to taste.
4
Mix well.
5
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, toss with salad until combined.
6
Let sit for 1/2 an hour, mixing every 10 minutes to get all ingredients coated with mixture.
7
Chill for at least 1 hour and serve, salad can be made 1 day ahead of time.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound string beans, cut in half, 1 large can chick peas, rinsed and drained, 1 large can kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 6 cloves of garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, A Meaningful Beaning-Ful Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

A Meaningful Beaning-Ful Bean Salad

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