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Three Bean Salad with Tangy Honey Mustard

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Classic three bean salad is a timeless family favorite. Whether you double or triple the recipe for a potluck or make a small batch for home, this easy side dish comes together quickly and can be prepared in advance. The crisp green beans and tangy honey mustard dressing in this fresh 3-bean salad create a flavor profile you’ll come back to time and again.

  • Total Time: 20 mins.
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 23 cups fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 14.5ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • I 14.5-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon raw, unfiltered honey
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill
  • Freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Blanch the green beans – Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl by filling the bowl with ice and water. Have your strainer ready. Add the green beans to the boiling water for 2 minutes. Strain, rinse with cold water and add to the ice bath. Let the green beans sit in the ice bath  for 2-3 minutes to stop the cooking process. Strain and pat dry.

Notes

  • The flavor of this three bean salad intensifies with time. Let it chill for several hours, if possible. You can also make this recipe a day in advance, tossing the beans every now and then in the tangy honey mustard dressing.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  • Author: Cortney Sparkman
  • Prep Time: 15 mins.
  • Cook Time: 5 mins.
  • Category: Sides, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free
  • Method: Stovetop, By Hand
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian