Five Bean Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Five Bean Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Water, as needed; Kosher salt; 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and halved; 3/4 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed and halved; 1 (14-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 1 (14-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano leaves, optional; Champagne Vinaigrette, recipe follows; Freshly cracked black pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup champagne vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 to 3 dashes hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

Water, as needed
Kosher salt
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
3/4 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed and halved
1 (14-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (14-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano leaves, optional
Champagne Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 to 3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
2
Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and add in the fresh green beans.
3
Cook until the beans are just tender, about 8 minutes.
4
Drain and shock the beans in ice water to halt the cooking process.
5
Strain the beans once more and set them aside.
6
Put the fresh and canned beans, scallions, bell pepper, Italian parsley, marjoram, if using, and Champagne Vinaigrette into a large serving bowl, and toss everything together to combine.
7
Season the salad, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
8
Serve and enjoy.
9
Mix together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt and black pepper in a large bowl.
10
Whisk in the olive oil in a slow continuous stream until the dressing has emulsified.
11
Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to food processor or blender and puree until smooth.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Water, as needed, Kosher salt, 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and halved, 3/4 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed and halved, and more.

Yes, Five Bean Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette 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.

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Five Bean Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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