2lbsgreen beansfresh, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2cupbalsamic vinaigrette
1/4cupsugar
1clovegarlicminced
3/4tspsalt
2 cans(16 oz each)kidney beansrinsed and drained
2 cans(15 oz eachcannellini beansrinsed and drained
4basil leavesfresh, torn
Instructions
Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a large bowl, whisk vinaigrette, sugar, garlic and salt until sugar is dissolved. Add canned beans and green beans; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Stir in basil just before serving. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Notes
Balsamic Three-Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home