RED BEAN AND GREEN BEAN SALAD
The first time I made this, I used some delicious small red beans that my housekeeper, Ana, brought from El Salvador. I also tested it with canned beans; of course I liked the Salvadoran red beans better, but not having them shouldn't deter you from making this substantial salad.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Drain the beans, rinse and place in a heavy saucepan with the onion, the crushed whole cloves of garlic, the bay leaf and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer for an hour to an hour and a half more, until the beans are tender but intact. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Remove and discard the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the beans. Transfer the beans to a salad bowl.
- While the beans are simmering, blanch the green beans in salted boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, or steam them. They should be tender but still have some snap to them. Cut into 2- or 3-inch pieces.
- Toss together the red beans and the herbs. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, olive oil and 3 tablespoons broth from the beans (or yogurt, if you used canned beans). If you have time, allow the mixture to marinate, in or out of the refrigerator, for 30 minutes before adding the green beans and serving. Add the green beans and toss again just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 435 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Sohel Rubina
[email protected]This salad was a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out inedible.
khanzada Khanzada
[email protected]The salad was a disappointment. The flavors just didn't work well together.
Uzair ali Shaikh
[email protected]The salad was good, but it wasn't anything extraordinary. I've had better salads at restaurants.
Zaniah Rocker
[email protected]The salad was a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight meal. I'll probably only make it on special occasions.
Kholeka Dlongolo
[email protected]The salad was easy to make, but it didn't really wow me. I might try it again with some different ingredients.
Abid Mughal
[email protected]Overall, I thought the salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Escanor
[email protected]The salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I used less honey than the recipe called for and it was much better.
Daniel Tessema
[email protected]I found the salad to be a bit too oily. I used half the amount of olive oil called for in the recipe and it was still plenty flavorful.
Aisha Aisha
[email protected]The salad was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.
Raya mhd
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Wasim Jatoi
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Kulani Hlungwani
[email protected]The dressing is what really makes this salad. It's tangy, sweet, and flavorful.
Bishesh Ray
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans and greens. It's also very healthy and filling.
Rana Waris
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or barbecue.
Ripon Chy
[email protected]The salad was easy to make and very tasty. I added a bit of extra garlic and it was perfect.
sandra zaranyika
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was flavorful and had a nice crunch.
Tajmir Ahmed
[email protected]This salad was a hit! The combination of red beans, green beans, and dressing was delicious and refreshing. I'll definitely be making it again.