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Three Bean Salad

May  1, 2024
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Photo by Zoe Rose Friesen
  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Cook time 10 minutes
  • Serves 4-6
Author Notes

I love putting my spin on a classic! This salad is simple, easy, fresh and delicious-- plus, it holds well and tastes even better the next day. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, bbqs, leftovers, bagged lunch, and more! Great for all your late summer or back to school easy weeknight needs. —Zoe Rose Friesen

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 14 ounces green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 green onions/scallions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, (any combination of basil, cilantro, or parsley)
Directions
  1. Snap stem end off green beans and discard. Rinse beans in a colander and drain well. Chop green beans into one inch pieces. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add green beans. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until beans are just crisp-tender, about five to six minutes. Beans will be lightly blistered. Remove green beans from heat and place in a large bowl.
  2. Rinse kidney beans and drain thoroughly, then add to large bowl with green beans. Repeat with chickpeas. Finely dice celery stalks and add to bowl. Thinly slice scallions and add to bowl. Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, fresh herbs, and plenty of black pepper. Mix well. Taste, adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed. Serve at room temperature. Even better the second day!

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