A combination of five different colorful beans tossed with a tangy oil and apple cider vinegar dressing. Fresh, slightly sweet, tangy, healthy and flavorful. The temps here have already reached 90º, which puts us in the mood for lighter meals. More salad recipes to come! Try our Strawberry Shortcake!
Homemade Five Bean Salad
This bean salad is easy and quick to make. Why make a three bean salad when you can have five beans?! Snap the fresh green beans into about 1-1 1/2″ pieces. Set a large pot of water on the stove over high heat. When water comes to a vigorous boil, pour in 1 teaspoon of salt and add the green beans. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes at most, pulling off the heat as soon as the green beans are crisp-tender. While the beans are cooking, fill a large bowl about halfway with water and then fill with ice. Quickly drain the green beans and transfer to the bowl of ice water. Allow the green beans to soak in the ice water bath for a few minutes. Transfer green beans to a colander and drain well. Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Or a small bowl will work just fine. Place all the rinsed and drained beans, blanched green beans, celery, shallots and the parsley in a large mixing bowl. Give the dressing jar a good shake for at least 20-30 seconds. Pour the dressing over the beans and gently toss to coat well. Cover the bowl with plastic, or transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Remove and serve this gorgeous homemade five bean salad with our smoked pork butt. Check out our Shrimp Salad!
Five Bean Salad Recipe
Recipe inspired by LittleDairyOnThePrairie
