fagiolo/beans

School’s officially in session! And, I have to say I am pretty darn happy. Who knows if this feeling will last, but I’m hoping. This is the first time, since I was a teacher trainer a few years ago, that I have been excited to walk into a school. Cool, right?

With the new job , and the refreshed work outlook, comes lunch preparation. For me, personally, it is really important that I plan what I am going to eat. I leave my house at 6AM, leave work to head to the gym by 7PM, and arrive home by 8:30-9PM. There is a ton of opportunity to become lazy, hit the drive thru’s, or quick fixes.

Bean salads are my go-to brown bag meals.Filling, hearty and satisfying, bean salads keep beautifully for the entire work week. Key! Whether they’re made by soaking dry beans, or with canned beans, you can’t go wrong.

Several years ago, I made this Edamame Three-Bean Salad. One of the many recipes I made from the Skinny Bitch in the Kitch book, along with the sage pesto, 3-bean became a fast favorite and ended up on the regular rotation after first bite. So, because it has been so long since it made its appearance here, and because I think it will be your favorite, too, it needs to reposted.

Enjoy!

Edamame Three-Bean Salad

from Skinny Bitch in the Kitch

For the Dressing
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
½ tsp. sea salt

Whisk together and set aside.

For the salad
¼ tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. extra virgin 0live 0il
½ cup corn, rinsed
1 cup edamame
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed
2 scallions (I omitted)
½ red bell pepper, diced (I omitted this time)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, basil, or combination

Gently stir together, then fold in the dressing.

More bean salads you can find here-

Edamame Amaranth Salad

Lemon & Dill Bean Salad

Corn with Tomatoes and Edamame Bean Salad

Other bean salads right next door

Our Veggie Kitchen – Three Bean Salad

Kalyn’s Kitchen – White Bean Salad with Tuna & Parsley & Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) and Edamame Salad with Lemon and Mint

Homemade Texan - Three Bean Salad with Dill Dressing

Fearless Kitchen – Three Bean Salad

Fat Free Vegan – White Bean Salad with Za’atar

Food Centric Life – Summer White Bean Salad

Tagged as: basil, bean salad, beans, Edamame, Edamame Salad, Edamame Three-Bean Salad, gluten free salad, gluten-free, healthy, quick and easy, quick and heathy recipes, Three-Bean Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Kalyn August 15, 2011 at 1:38 pm

This sounds so good. I’d leave out the corn for South beach but otherwise it would be perfect for me. And I could use some of my garden basil which is going crazy right now.

Chris August 18, 2011 at 4:55 pm: Thanks Kalyn! It would be just as good without. In fact, that might be next month!

Maris (In Good Taste) August 16, 2011 at 6:36 am

The dressing is so simple, low caloric and so good!

Chris August 18, 2011 at 4:54 pm: THanks Maris!

Kate August 16, 2011 at 11:24 am

This looks like a fabulous high protein snack.

Chris August 18, 2011 at 4:53 pm: That it is Kate! Thanks!

Stavros August 16, 2011 at 1:38 pm

This is great pre-workout meal. I used to eat rise but just recently I started red beans and corn. You get energy and it is not so hard on my belly as pastas and toasted bread sandwiches. Edamame is an extra treat

Chris August 18, 2011 at 4:53 pm: I agree Stavros! I don’t eat that much bread anymore….this is just as filling

Rivki Locker August 16, 2011 at 10:04 pm

Good for you – sticking with your healthy eating habits in spite of a VERY hectic schedule. This looks like a great take-along lunch. Love the use of edamame.