A Meaningful Beaning Full Bean Salad Recipe

Name: A Meaningful Beaning Full Bean Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb string beans cut in half; 1 lrg can chick peas rinsed, liquid removed; 1 lrg can kidney beans rinsed, liquid removed; 6 x garlic cloves chopped; 11/2 Tbsp. dry oregano; 1/2 lrg red onion sliced; 1/2 lb oil-cured Greek olives; 1 x celery stalk diced; 8 x fresh basil leaves - (to 10) minced; 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley; Salt to taste; Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; Crushed red pepper flakes to taste; 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil; 1 x lemon juiced; 1/4 c. red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1/2 lb string beans cut in half
1 lrg can chick peas rinsed, liquid removed
1 lrg can kidney beans rinsed, liquid removed
6 x garlic cloves chopped
11/2 Tbsp. dry oregano
1/2 lrg red onion sliced
1/2 lb oil-cured Greek olives
1 x celery stalk diced
8 x fresh basil leaves - (to 10) minced
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 x lemon juiced
1/4 c. red wine vinegar

1
Cook string beans in boiling salted water till fork tender (then put in ice bath), drain till dry.
2
In a large pasta bowl add in string beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, garlic, oregano, onion, olives, celery, basil, parsley.
3
Add in salt, red and black pepper to taste.
4
Mix well.
5
Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, toss with salad till combined.
6
Let sit for 1/2 an hour, mixing every 10 min to get all ingredients coated with mix.
7
Refrigeratefor at least 1 hour and serve; salad can be made 1 day ahead of time.
8
This recipe yields 10 servings.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb string beans cut in half, 1 lrg can chick peas rinsed, liquid removed, 1 lrg can kidney beans rinsed, liquid removed, 6 x garlic cloves chopped, and more.

Yes, A Meaningful Beaning Full Bean Salad Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!