Boston Bean Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A refreshing and tangy Boston bean salad featuring a mix of three beans tossed with celery, green onions, and a sweet molasses-vinegar dressing. Perfect for picnics and side dishes, this chilled salad develops its best flavors after resting in the refrigerator.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | 4 to 24 hours | 10-12 side dishes |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 15 oz. each | Navy beans, Red beans & Black beans | drained |
| 1 c | Celery | sliced |
| 1/2 c | Green onion | sliced |
Dressing Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 c | Vinegar | None |
| 1/4 c | Molasses | None |
| 1/4 c | Olive oil | None |
| 1 T | Dijon mustard | None |
| 1/4 t | Black pepper | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Dressing and Salad
- Mix 1/2 c vinegar, 1/4 c molasses, 1/4 c olive oil, 1 T Dijon, and 1/4 t pepper together in a small bowl.
- Combine the 15 oz. each navy, red & black beans, 1 c celery, and 1/2 c green onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss well to coat.
Step 2: Chilling and Serving
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally until the flavors are fully blended and the beans have absorbed the dressing.
- Serve chilled over crisp lettuce.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to develop fully before serving.
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