Asian Style Three Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Style Three Bean Salad

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• Edamame
• Canola Oil
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Gingerroot
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Salt to taste

How to Make Asian Style Three Bean Salad

1. Steam 1 pound of trimmed green beans and 1 cup of frozen edamame in a steamer basket for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
2. Immediately transfer the steamed vegetables to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and maintain vibrancy. Drain well and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to chill.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons apricot preserves, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans (rinsed and drained) and 2 thinly sliced scallions to the chilled green bean and edamame mixture.
5. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
6. Season generously with salt to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.