Mohamed Shili This colorful Ina Garten Three Bean Salad is prepared using green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, red onion, and parsley. This refreshing Three Bean Salad recipe is a side dish that takes about 70 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ina Garten Three Bean Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut in half crosswise
- 1/2 pound wax beans, trimmed cut in half crosswise
- One 15-ounce can of kidney beans, rinsed, and drained
- 1/2 small red onion, minced, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, and drained
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
How To Make Ina Garten Three Bean Salad
- Get Set Up: Heat up your salty water in a big pot and keep a large bowl of ice water handy for chilling those beans later.
- Cook the Beans: When your water is boiling, toss in the green and wax beans and let them cook for about 4 to 5 minutes; you want them just right—crisp yet tender.
- Chill the Beans: Drain the beans and give them a quick plunge into the ice water. This stops the cooking process and locks in that beautiful green color.
- Combine the Ingredients: Mix those refreshed beans with the onion in a medium-sized bowl; this is where all your flavors start to mingle.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small pot, mix the sugar, vinegar, oil, and salt, heating them until they start to bubble. This is your salad’s flavor bomb!
- Dress and Set: Pour the warm dressing over your beans and onions, tossing everything together so the beans are well-coated. Let them sit at room temperature for an hour to absorb all those tasty juices.
- Final Seasoning: Stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste right before you serve to get everything just perfect.
Recipe Tips
- Add some crunch: Toss in some chopped celery or bell peppers to give your Three Bean Salad an extra crunch that complements the soft beans.
- Boost the protein: Mix in some chopped hard-boiled eggs or a handful of crumbled feta cheese to make the salad more filling and protein-rich.
- Enhance the flavor: Consider adding a teaspoon of mustard or a dash of smoked paprika to the dressing for a subtle, smoky flavor boost.
- Brighten it up: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lime can add a refreshing citrusy zing, elevating the overall freshness of the salad.
What To Serve Three Bean Salad
Serve your refreshing Three Bean Salad with grilled chicken skewers, roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa pilaf, steamed asparagus, and a creamy tzatziki sauce.
You can also pair it with seared salmon fillets, and garlic sautéed spinach.
How To Store Leftovers Three Bean Salad
To Refrigerate: Transfer the Three Bean Salad into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It stays fresh and flavorful for up to 5 days. Make sure the salad is covered well to maintain its taste and texture.
To Freeze: Freezing is not recommended for Three Bean Salad as the texture of the beans and onions will become soft and waterlogged, losing their pleasant crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add other vegetables to this Three Bean Salad?
Absolutely, you can add other vegetables such as sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or shredded carrots. These additions will provide extra texture and flavor to the salad.
Can I use canned beans instead of fresh green and wax beans?
Yes, you can use canned green and wax beans if fresh ones are not available. Ensure you rinse them well to remove any preservatives and adjust the cooking time since they are already cooked.
Ina Garten Three Bean Salad Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 6g
- Vitamin D: 0mcg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Potassium: 350mg
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- Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole
- Ina Garten Cinnamon Rolls
Ina Garten Three Bean Salad
Description
This colorful Ina Garten Three Bean Salad is prepared using green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, red onion, and parsley. This refreshing Three Bean Salad recipe is a side dish that takes about 70 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat up some salty water in a pot. Get a big bowl of ice water ready.
- When the water starts to boil, add the raw beans and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.
- To stop the cooking and set the color, drain the beans and drop them into ice water drain it.
- Add the beans and onion to a medium-sized bowl. Heat the sugar, vinegar, oil, and salt in a small pot until they start to bubble.
- Put the juice on top of the beans. Toss the beans around a few times while they’re at room temperature for an hour. Add the parsley and salt and pepper to taste right before serving.
