Warm three-bean salad

Inspired by the old-school salad we know and love! This new take has extra freshness and corn. Dried beans need to be soaked overnight, but if you’re in a hurry, tinned ones will work too.

 30 minutes

Serves 4 as a side

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Ingredients:

  • ½ packet (250g) dried white kidney beans, soaked 
  • 1 packet (250g) dried red adzuki beans, soaked 
  • 200g fine green beans 
  • 2 cans (400g) corn kernels, drained 
  • 1-2 large green peppers, diced 
  • 1-2 tubs (300g each) PnP fior di latte (fresh mozzarella) 
  • Rocket, for serving (optional) 

 

Warm dressing: 

  • ½ cup (125ml) water 
  • ½ cup (125ml) white balsamic vinegar 
  • ⅓  cup (80ml) sugar 
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) tomato sauce 
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) soy sauce 
  • 1 tsp (5ml) chilli flakes 
  • 1 tsp (5ml) mild curry powder 
  • Salt and milled pepper 
  • 1 tsp (5ml) cornflour

 

Method:

  1. Cook beans separately in two pots in salted water until tender, about 15-18 minutes. (If using tinned beans, there’s no need to cook them.) 
  2. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then plunge into ice water. 
  3. Heat the dressing ingredients in a pot (except cornflour) and bring to a simmer. 
  4. Mix cornflour with a little cold water and whisk into mixture. 
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes. 
  6. Toss cooked beans, green beans, corn and green pepper in a serving bowl with half the dressing. 
  7. Serve topped with fresh mozzarella and rocket, and extra dressing on the side.

 

COOK’S NOTE: This salad is just as good served cold.

 

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