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CFC’s FAVORITE Homemade Five Bean Salad!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz. red kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz. cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz. chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans
  • 1 lb. fresh golden wax beans or use 1,15 oz. can
  • 1 large red onion finely sliced
  • 3 Tbsps capers
  • 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves chopped

Dressing:

  • 4 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 Tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsps raw honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or more to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse the green and golden wax beans and trim off the ends, then cut them into about 1-1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring an inch of water to a boil.
  • Place your trimmed beans into basket, cover and cook until just tender crisp about 3-4 minutes. Allow to cool completely, or cool quickly in an ice bath immediately after steaming.
  • While the beans are steaming, gather all your dressing ingredients into a small glass bowl, then whisk briskly until all dressing ingredients are well combined.
  • Place all the prepared beans, onions, capers, into a large salad or serving bowl.
  • Drizzle your dressing on top and gently toss to coat well.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped Italian parsley.
  • Cover your bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate to enhance the flavors for at least 4 hours or overnight. If possible, toss your salad several times during the chilling process to keep everything coated with the dressing.
  • Prior to serving, taste test, then adjust your seasonings if desired.
  • Serve this salad cold.
  • Stays good in the fridge for up to four days.