CLASSIC FIVE-BEAN SALAD
Different kinds of beans cook at different rates, so it's best to prepare them in separate pans (working in batches if necessary). The salad can be made with just a few types instead of all five, as long as the total amount of dried beans still measures 2 1/2 cups.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 5h
Yield Makes 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the salad: Coverbeans with water in separatesaucepans, and bring to aboil. Remove from heat, andlet stand for 1 hour.
- Drain, and return beans totheir saucepans. Add a bay leaf,a piece of carrot, and a pieceof celery to each pan, and coverwith water by 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil. Skim foam.Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to eachsaucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer vigorously until beans aretender, 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours,depending on size and age ofbeans. Drain, and let cool.
- Meanwhile, bring a large potof water to a boil. Add haricotsverts and 1 tablespoon salt.Cook until tender and brightgreen, about 3 minutes. Drain,and run under cold waterto stop the cooking process.
- Make the dressing: Whisktogether vinegar and mustard.Gradually whisk in oil. Seasonwith salt and pepper.
- Mix the salad: Combine beanswith haricots verts, herbs, andtomatoes. Drizzle with dressing,and toss to coat. Let stand for30 minutes.
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md sano
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and everyone loved it! ✨ It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Ador Syed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful salad. ? I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and dressing.
Jillian Milcavage
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. ?
Mohammad Zayan
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. ☀️ It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Sadaf Islam
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. ? It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Uthuman Mubaraka
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful salad. ? I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and dressing.
Sk Salami
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. ?
Chiziterem Eze
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. ? I love that I can use whatever beans I have on hand.
Ahmed Adem
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. ?It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Navio Kugonza
[email protected]Just made this salad for the first time and it was a huge hit! My family loved it. ?
Anika Konika
[email protected]This five-bean salad is a summer staple at our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I usually just throw everything in a bowl and mix it up. Sometimes I'll add some chopped