Reinvented Five Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Reinvented Five Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh green beans, broken into 1 inch pieces; 1 cup fresh wax or yellow beans, broken into 1 inch pieces; 1 cup fresh Italian or Roma beans, broken into 1 inch pieces; 15 ounces canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 15 ounces canned dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup high quality olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup fresh herbs - combination of lemon basil and lemon thyme; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh green beans, broken into 1 inch pieces
1 cup fresh wax or yellow beans, broken into 1 inch pieces
1 cup fresh Italian or Roma beans, broken into 1 inch pieces
15 ounces canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
15 ounces canned dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup high quality olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh herbs - combination of lemon basil and lemon thyme
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste

1
Lightly steam the fresh green, wax and Italian beans until just tender and then cool to room temperature - do not rinse.
2
Combine cooled fresh beans with canned beans, stir gently until completely mixed.
3
In a blender, combine oil, juice, herbs and zest. Blend until smooth.
4
Toss beans with 1/2 the dressing and stir gently until beans are completely coated.
5
Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as desired.
6
Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Can be served at room temperature, so it is perfect for potlucks and picnics.

743

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups fresh green beans, broken into 1 inch pieces, 1 cup fresh wax or yellow beans, broken into 1 inch pieces, 1 cup fresh Italian or Roma beans, broken into 1 inch pieces, 15 ounces canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Reinvented Five 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.

Reinvented Five Bean Salad

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