Best Mabel Drakes Three Bean Salad Recipes

THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a large bowl of ice water. Add the green beans to the pot and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and plunge the green beans into the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the green beans.
• Whisk the vinegar, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil until emulsified. Add the green beans, cannellinis, kidneys, basil, parsley and shallots to the bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain and rinse all the beans in a colander. Set aside and allow to fully dry.
• Grate the garlic on a rasp over a large bowl. Whisk in the honey, Dijon, vinegar, olive oil, zaatar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon mint, 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 tablespoon tarragon. Add the celery, diced onion and the beans, then 1 more tablespoon of each herb, and toss to coat. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of each herb. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve, for up to 3 days.

MABEL DRAKE'S THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine beans through green pepper and set aside.
• Slightly warm remaining ingredients in a pan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Do not let this get hot!
• Stir into bean mixture to coat and refrigerate overnight.
• Drain well before serving and toss with oil to seal in marinade flavor.

THREE-BEAN SALAD FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Cut green and wax beans into 1-1/4-in. pieces; place in a saucepan. Cover with water and cook until crisp-tender. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

THREE BEAN SALAD II

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, mustard, water and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion and green pepper. Pour the cooled dressing over all and toss to coat. Best if marinated for at least an hour before serving. Yummy!

THREE-BEAN SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Set a steamer basket in a large pot with a lid. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil.
• Place green and wax beans in basket; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pot, and steam until beans are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. With tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice water. Drain, and pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add green, wax, and cannellini beans; toss to coat. If storing, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.

THREE-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Thaw and drain lima beans and green beans. Drain and rinse kidney beans.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Add all beans; toss to combine.
• Let marinate at room temperature or in the refrigerator, tossing occasionally, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.

MAKE-AHEAD THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine beans, onions and parsley in a large bowl.
• Combine dressing, sugar and garlic; pour over bean mixture and toss.
• Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Just before serving, remove bean mixture with slotted spoon to lettuce-lined salad bowl.