SUMMER BEAN SALAD WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound Romano or green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths, blanched until tender and chilled
1/2 pound Yellow wax beans, prepared as above for green beans
1/2 pound fresh soybeans, blanched and chilled
2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled and cooked until tender
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
3 bunches green onion, cleaned and finely minced
1 large red onion, peeled and finely diced
4 stalks celery, finely diced
1 large yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 bottle dry white wine (Chardonnay, etc.)
Stems of 1 bunch tarragon (save leaves for the salad)
3 shallots, peeled and finely minced
2 lemons, zested and juiced, finely chop the zest and set the juice aside
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
1 to 1/2 cups pure olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside while you make the vinaigrette using the remaining ingredients.
  • Place the wine in a saucepan with the tarragon stems and reduce over medium-high heat to 1-cup liquid. Immediately pour the hot, reduced wine over the chopped shallots and lemon zest in a medium-sized bowl. Let sit together and cool to room temperature (or place in refrigerator to speed up process). Remove the tarragon stems and discard. Whisk in the lemon juice and rice vinegar. Continue whisking, drizzling in the olive oil, tasting as you go. Season with salt and pepper as needed, and add a bit more lemon juice or rice vinegar if more acidity is desired.
  • Combine the vinaigrette with the beans and vegetables and tarragon and taste again for seasonin

Niranjana Tharu
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Meh.


Benji Alderman
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This is the best summer bean salad I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Patrick Gago
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I'm allergic to beans, so I used chickpeas instead. The salad was still delicious!


Edwin Hernandez
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out very well. The dressing was too oily and the beans were too hard.


Johnson Muia
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great! I especially loved the crunch of the fresh vegetables.


Onyeka Uzor
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I found this salad to be a bit too heavy. I think it would be better with a lighter dressing.


Ibraahin Xasan
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This salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needs a little more seasoning.


sief alom
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I'm not a big fan of tarragon, so I used a different herb in the dressing. It still turned out great!


Lutfia Hussein
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Ak Adeel
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Queen Electus
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a party or picnic.


Aiden Smyth
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I love the addition of fresh herbs in this salad. They really brighten up the flavors.


Kamal Dhungel
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can or two of beans in my pantry, so this is a great recipe to have on hand.


Patricia Boafo
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I'm not usually a fan of bean salads, but this one is a game-changer. The tarragon vinaigrette dressing is what really makes this dish special.


Taim Hossen
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shannon Kreischer
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I made this salad for a BBQ last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing is especially delicious.


Nhlawuleko Realise
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This summer bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The tarragon vinaigrette dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the beans, vegetables, and herbs. I highly recommend this rec