Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2 cups French green beans, washed, trimmed, and then blanched or steamed to crisp-tender (@ 3 minutes)
  • 2 cups wax beans, washed, trimmed, and then blanched or steamed to crisp -tender (@ 3 minutes)
  • 1 15.5 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 sweet onion like Texas 1015, Vidalia, or Walla, thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instruction

  • Combine Vegetables: In a large serving bowl, combine green beans, wax beans, bell pepper, and onion.
  • Make Vinaigrette: In a small mixing bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is emulsified/fully combined.
  • Marinate the Beans: Pour the vinaigrette over the beans and toss until beans are coated. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve: Let the salad come to room temperature. Toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.