Sweet Tart Asian Style Bean Salad Recipes

ASIAN-STYLE 3 BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the string beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam them for 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and put them into the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or longer.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar and ginger. Add the black beans and scallions to the other beans, drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Season with salt, to taste.

SWEET TART ASIAN STYLE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the green beans and frozen edamame in a steamer basket over several inches of boiling water and steam them for 4-6 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and put them in the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or longer.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, apricot preserves, and ginger.
• Add the scallions to the green beans and edamame, drizzle with the dressing, and toss to coat. Season with salt, and serve at room temperature or chilled. This salad will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 3 days.

MOM'S SWEET AND SOUR BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix ingredients and chill.

GRANDMA'S SWEET AND TANGY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
• Stir vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.