Summer Bean Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Healthy Living Mag.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: Salad-

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. green beans
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 cup cooked kidney beans
  • 1 cup cooked navy beans
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped basil
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. brown or Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions

  1. Cut green beans into thirds. In a large pot, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the green beans and edamame, cover and steam until tender, roughly 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine and mix edamame, green beans, cooked kidney beans, navy beans, chopped green onions, tomatoes and basil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lime juice, honey, mustard and olive oil.
  4. Coat the bean mixture with the dressing, add salt and pepper. Serve chilled.

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