![]() Feel free to cut down the sugar down if you prefer more tangy than sweet (or increase the vinegar) Make it sweet or tangy: This salad is on the sweet side and gets better and better the longer it sits.Serve with a slotted spoon: the dressing/marinade is not really meant to be served/eaten with this salad – serve with a slotted spoon so you don’t get a plate full of liquid.Don’t rush the recipe: be sure to let the salad marinate at least 8 hours for the flavors to meld but 24-48 hours is even better.Blanch the beans: when using fresh green beans and waxed beans – trim the ends, cut into 2-inch pieces, then blanch for 3 minutes in boiling water then rinse in cold water and drain.Fresh is going to give you a way better result. There is no denying the difference in quality between the two. Use fresh beans: Many recipes call for canned green beans but I highly recommend using fresh.Tips For Making A Bean Salad People Will Go Crazy Over! So if you’re a fan of greem beans, I wouldn’t shy away from wax beans. Most people say this difference doesn’t change the flavor much at all. Green beans get their color from chlorophyll, and yellow wax beans differ because they have been bred without the chlorophyll to end up with no pigment. They essentially start out the same, but the different properties used to grow them results in their difference in color and texture. Yellow wax beans are almost exactly like green beans. Both are great options to add some extra flavor to this classic dish. If you like to live on the edge and switch things up then add cannellini beans, as I did, or try it with garbanzo beans. If you want to stick to the age-old classic three bean recipe, you” just use green beans, waxed beans and kidney beans. Your mom probably made three bean, salad, but it’s time to kick things up a notch and try it with four beans! I know that might sound crazy, but trust me that extra bean variety it totally worth it! This go-to party side dish pretty much having its own party in a bowl.įour types of beans and a sweet yet tangy marinate come together to make a combo you won’t stop talking about. Well, that stops today because this easy classic bean salad recipe is about to knock your socks off. ![]() They are often associated with something that’s just there for extra protein or vegetable source. I think we all know that beans can get a bit of a dull reputation. This easy Bean Salad recipe is a great side dish in the summer but yet hearty enough for a fall side as well! Quick to make, packed with flavor, and travels well making it perfect for potlucks!īe sure to sign up for my email… to get new recipes and ideas in your inbox!Ĭlick HERE to save recipe to Pinterest! Easy Classic Bean Salad ![]()
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