Asian Three-Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Three-Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces green beans, trimmed; 12 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed; 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup mustard vinaigrette (see directions); 2 tablespoons pickled ginger, finely chopped; 1/2 red or green jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat); 1 tablespoon ponzu sauce; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces green beans, trimmed
12 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed
1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mustard vinaigrette (see directions)
2 tablespoons pickled ginger, finely chopped
1/2 red or green jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
1 tablespoon ponzu sauce
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the green beans and yellow wax beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes, adding the edamame after 3 minutes.
3
Drain the beans and edamame and run under cold water.
4
Shake off the excess water and transfer to a large bowl.
5
Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Add the toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, scallions, vinaigrette, pickled ginger, jalapeno, ponzu sauce and sesame oil to the beans.
8
Toss to combine; season with salt.
9
Mustard Vinaigrette
10
Whisk 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl.
11
Slowly drizzle in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth.
12
Add more salt and pepper to taste.
13
(Makes about 1 cup.)
14
Photograph by Ryan Liebe

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 ounces green beans, trimmed, 12 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed, 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame, and more.

Yes, Asian Three-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.

Asian Three-Bean Salad

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