Cranberry Bean Salad with Celery, Basil and Mint Recipe

Name: Cranberry Bean Salad with Celery, Basil and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried cranberry beans (2 1/2 cups), soaked overnight and drained; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 fresh red chile, seeded and minced; 1/2 cup chopped basil; 1/4 cup chopped mint

Servings: persons

1 pound dried cranberry beans (2 1/2 cups), soaked overnight and drained
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 fresh red chile, seeded and minced
1/2 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup chopped mint

1
In a large pot, cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover the pot partially and simmer the beans over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 1 hour.
3
Add more water, if necessary, to keep the beans covered.
4
Drain the beans, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil and mustard and season with salt and pepper.
6
Transfer the beans to a large bowl.
7
Add the celery, jalapeno, red chile, the reserved bean cooking liquid and the dressing; toss well.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Let the salad stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Stir in the basil and mint and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried cranberry beans (2 1/2 cups), soaked overnight and drained, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Bean Salad with Celery, Basil and Mint 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.

Cranberry Bean Salad with Celery, Basil and Mint

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