Boston Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Boston Bean Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can Navy beans, (15 Oz); 1 can Red beans, (15 Oz); 1 can Black beans, (15 Oz); 2 x Celery stalks, sliced (1 c.); 1/2 c. Thinly sliced green onions; 1/2 c. Vinegar; 1/4 c. Molasses; 1/4 c. Salad oil; 1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard; 1/4 tsp Pepper Lettuce leaves; 2 c. Torn curly endive; 2 x Bacon slices, crisp-cooked, liquid removed and crumbled Green onion strips, (optional)

Servings: persons

1 can Navy beans, (15 Oz)
1 can Red beans, (15 Oz)
1 can Black beans, (15 Oz)
2 x Celery stalks, sliced (1 c.)
1/2 c. Thinly sliced green onions
1/2 c. Vinegar
1/4 c. Molasses
1/4 c. Salad oil
1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/4 tsp Pepper Lettuce leaves
2 c. Torn curly endive
2 x Bacon slices, crisp-cooked, liquid removed and crumbled Green onion strips, (optional)

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This picnic salad has a molasses vinaigrette dressing.
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Remember this salad for your next potluck.
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In a large bowl combine rinsed and liquid removed beans, celery, and green onions.
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For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine vinegar, molasses, oil, mustard, and pepper.
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Cover and shake well to mix.
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Pour dressing over bean mix; stir to coat.
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Cover and refrigeratefor 4 to 24 hrs, stirring occasionally.
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To serve, line a salad bowl or possibly platter with lettuce leaves.
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Stir curly endive and bacon into bean mix.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer bean mix to the salad bowl.
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If you like, garnish with green onion strips.
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with a bowl of soup.
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I added about 1 tsp.
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salt to the bean mix, put the greens into a salad bowl and spooned the beans on top of the salad.
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Delicious salad-would be good for a potluck, as suggested.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can Navy beans, (15 Oz), 1 can Red beans, (15 Oz), 1 can Black beans, (15 Oz), 2 x Celery stalks, sliced (1 c.), and more.

Yes, Boston 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!