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Impulse Bean Salad

When you think of red beans, do you think of a three-bean salad eaten during a summer barbeque? Because we do! This one is an elevated take on the classic and the addition of three varieties of Impulse Beans really lets the beans shine. We think this will become a regular in your rotation. 

This recipe relies heavily on Melissa Clark’s amazing work in the New York Times, with some adaptations to bring out the flavor. Letting it sit for a couple of hours or even in the fridge overnight is a fantastic idea. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023327-classic-bean-salad

Yields: 6 large or 8 medium servings

Impulse Bean Salad

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 jar (19 oz) Organic White Impulse Beans, drained
• 1 jar (19 oz) Organic Garbanzo Impulse Beans, drained
• 1 jar (19 oz) Organic Red Impulse Beans, drained
• 1 large shallot, peeled and finely diced
• 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• ½ cup + 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ¾ cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 c chopped parsley, celery leaves, and basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

WHAT YOU DO:

  1. Make the dressing:
    In a medium to large bowl, combine 1 diced shallot, 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper, and 1 tsp maple syrup. Slowly drizzle in ½ c + 1 Tbsp olive oil and whisk until emulsified.
  2. Add the beans and celery:
    Add ¾ c thinly sliced celery to the dressing and stir until well coated. Then add 1 jar each of the white, garbanzo, and red beans. Using a large spoon or a spatula, fold the beans into the dressing until everything is coated. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired. Top with 1 c of mixed chopped herbs and stir to combine.
  3. Serve it up:
    This is best made a few hours in advance so that the dressing can mingle with the beans before serving. Serve with crackers, toast, or on the side of grilled steak, chicken, or fish. Make sure to use a big spoon to get all of the varieties of beans in every bite!

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