French Bean Salad Recipe

Name: French Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry baby limas or navy beans; 1 carrot; 1 stalk celery; 1/2 small onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup French dressing made with red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons onion, minced very fine; 3 tablespoons parsley, minced fine; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chervil; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped marjoram or thyme; Fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dry baby limas or navy beans
1 carrot
1 stalk celery
1/2 small onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup French dressing made with red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons onion, minced very fine
3 tablespoons parsley, minced fine
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chervil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped marjoram or thyme
Fresh ground pepper

1
Soak the beans overnight in cold water, then drain.
2
Simmer them with the carrot, celery and 1/2 onion in salted water until just tender (25-30 minutes).
3
Drain; remove the carrot, celery and onion and stir the French dressing into the beans.
4
Chill for several hours, stirring occasionally to distribute the marinade.
5
When ready to serve, taste for salt, then put the beans in a bowl and sprinkle with minced onion, the herbs and fresh ground pepper.
6
This salad is usually served as a salad hors d'oeuvre.
7
It fits well in a salad supper, as accompaniment to cold cuts and sliced tomatoes.

110

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry baby limas or navy beans, 1 carrot, 1 stalk celery, 1/2 small onion, and more.

Yes, French 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Bean Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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