Two Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Two Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup French haricots vert; 1 cup red radish, thinly sliced and cut into matchsticks; 1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced and cut into matchsticks; ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced and cut in half; ½ cup red pepper, cut in small dice; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup cider vinegar; ½ cup sugar (I use Sugar in the Raw, but white table sugar is fine); ¼ cup olive oil (not extra virgin) or ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup garbanzo beans or 1 cup chickpeas, canned; ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon, slightly crushed

Servings: persons

1 cup French haricots vert
1 cup red radish, thinly sliced and cut into matchsticks
1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced and cut into matchsticks
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced and cut in half
½ cup red pepper, cut in small dice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup sugar (I use Sugar in the Raw, but white table sugar is fine)
¼ cup olive oil (not extra virgin) or ¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup garbanzo beans or 1 cup chickpeas, canned
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon, slightly crushed

1
Cook haricots vert or string beans in boiling, salted water until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
3
Cut into 1 1/2 inch - 2 inch pieces, if desired; set aside.
4
Combine the red radish, red onion, and red pepper (hey, all the red stuff!)
5
and sprinkle with the salt.
6
Stir to combine.
7
Strain for 30 minutes over a.
8
bowl or into the sink (liquid is discarded).
9
After the 30 minutes, rinse under cold water and shake the strainer a few times to lose some of that water.
10
Let drain another 5 minutes or so.
11
Meanwhile, heat cider vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan, over medium heat just until sugar is dissolved.
12
Add oil and stir; set aside.
13
In a large bowl, combine garbanzo beans, zucchini, and drained and strained vegetables.
14
Pour vinegar mixture over and mix.
15
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
16
In the morning stir and recover.
17
It will be ready by lunchtime!

348

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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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 French haricots vert, 1 cup red radish, thinly sliced and cut into matchsticks, 1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced and cut into matchsticks, ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced and cut in half, and more.

Yes, Two 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!

Two Bean Salad

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