Styrian Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Styrian Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound navy beans; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 small onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained; 5 tablespoons roasted pumpkinseed oil; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/2 pound smoked chicken or duck, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1 pound navy beans
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained
5 tablespoons roasted pumpkinseed oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 pound smoked chicken or duck, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1
Cover beans with cold water, soak overnight, then drain.
2
Place beans, thyme, bay leaves, onion, carrots and celery in a large pot, and barely cover with cold water.
3
Add the salt and black pepper, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine the garlic, parsley, capers, pumpkinseed oil and vinegar in a large bowl.
5
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
6
When the beans are done, drain them, remove the thyme and bay leaves and toss the warm beans with the dressing and the cubed meat.
7
Serve at room temperature.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound navy beans, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Styrian 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!

Styrian Bean Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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