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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Salads » Beet, Green Bean & Cannelini Salad with Dijon Dressing

    ★★★★★ from 4 reviews

    Beet, Green Bean & Cannelini Salad with Dijon Dressing

    Published Jun 5, 2014 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 29 Comments

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    This salad was like the most delish accident on the history of the planet.

    Beet, Green Bean & Cannelini Salad with Dijon Dressing // hummusapien.com

    Don't you lurve when that happens?! I came home from a Barre class starving my hiney off because I only had time to grab a banana before I left. My body is quite used to a normal spread in the a.m., so it wasn't happy with that sad excuses for breakfast. I was actually planning on making my beet and green bean salad from last year, but I decided to change it up because I was super in the mood for a lettuce-less salad.  Honestly, I only added the cannelini beans for quick and easy protein; but little did I know, the buttery beans were a beyond perfect match for the sweet beets, crunchy walnuts and tangy dijon dressing.  Adjectives much? Boom shaka laka!

    This salad is straight up splendid. It's like health on a plate!!

    It's a flavor and texture explosion. I felt like endorphins were being released in my brain after each bite. Like it was weird. Maybe I was just starving. Or maybe this salad is just the bombdotcom.

    beet salad

    I'm one of those people that adds every vegetable, nut and bean possible at the salad bar and ends up with a totally overloaded and mediocre salad. Too much going on, ya know? For once in my life, I actually didn't go overboard on the salad. I stopped after the walnuts. Be glad.

    P.S. I think that people who don't like beets just don't know that they actually like beets. Beets are like tofu. They look all weird and funky but if you don't like them, odds are you've just never had them prepared well. I understand not liking mayo and mushrooms and caviar but come on...beets are so freaking beautiful!! You're kind of sort of totally obligated to give them a try just because they're drop dead gorgeous.

    Beet, Green Bean & Cannelini Salad with Dijon Dressing // hummusapien.com

    I like the ease of using canned beets because it makes this salad come together it minutes, but it would be even more incredible with roasted beets. Anotha notch! Whatever you fancy.

    Oh and lettuce is overrated.

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    Beet, Green Bean and Cannelini Salad with Dijon Dressing

    ★★★★★ 4.5 from 4 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 10 mins
    • Yield: 3 1x
    • Category: Salad
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    Description

    This tangy salad is bursting with color and packed with flavor and antioxidants!


    Ingredients

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    For the dressing:

    • 1 ½ tbsp dijon mustard
    • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • Small squirt of honey
    • Pinch of salt
    • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

    For the salad:

    • 8 oz green beans (I used frozen)
    • 1-15oz can cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1-15 oz can sliced beets, drained and chopped
    • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
    • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped

    Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
    2. Cook green beans according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
    3. Combine cooked green beans, cannelini beans, green onions and walnuts in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    4. Serve cold.

    Notes

    Adapted from my beet and green bean salad with tangy dijon dressing

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Jamie says

      April 18, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      I made this today and it was perfection!

      Reply
    2. Cassie says

      June 09, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      I always love bean/beet salads but I never think to make them... this looks amazeeee.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 12, 2014 at 10:23 am

        Not gonna lie...the canned kind from Whole Foods makes it much easier!

        Reply
    3. Erica {Coffee & Quinoa} says

      June 08, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Salads sans lettuce are where it's at! So glad you created this one, because I'm like you, and tend to go way overboard with adding everything I can get my hands on. I am loving this combo and it's going to be happening in my kitchen this week!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 12, 2014 at 10:28 am

        Glad I'm not the only one who goes a tad overboard in the toppings department!

        Reply
    4. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      June 06, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      If this is good with canned beets I can only imagine how amazing it would be with roasted beets. I have to admit, canned beets remind me of 1980's Thanksgivings that I don't really want to revisit, but you better believe I'll roast some up to try this beauty! Pinning. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 12, 2014 at 10:29 am

        Canned beats do kind of sound gross now that I think about it...is it bad that I'm less grossed out by the ones from Whole Foods? Totally biased.

        Reply
    5. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      June 06, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      A, this looks amazing- And a salad with lettuce is a salad wasted.

      Reply
    6. April says

      June 05, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      AND THE BEET GOES ON! Dangggg gurl, this looks amaze. Crunchy and tangy and summery goodness all up in mah face. Again, why aren't you my roommate?! Or at least neighbor, c'mon. I loooove beets. Roasted would be over the moon but ain't nobody got time for that. Ok it's really not that hard, I'm just really lazy. Making this soon for sure - I plan on making yer cold peanut noodle salad bowl tonight. Will likely sprinkle some sesame seeds on top to make myself feel fancy. Because I freaking deserve it, ya know?! Also, not to get too cray, but I think a little crumbled goat cheese in this salad wouldn't be the worst idea I ever had...

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 06, 2014 at 7:39 pm

        Every time I make roasted beets I literally eat the whole pan when they come out of the oven. It's a problem. That + laziness = canned ones! Omg--the goat cheese addition sounds epic times three.

        Reply
    7. Jo from yummyvege says

      June 05, 2014 at 2:15 pm

      Looks absolutely delicious, just what I need for dinner.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 06, 2014 at 7:39 pm

        That's what I'm sayin!!!

        Reply
    8. Julia says

      June 05, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      "I think that people who don’t like beets just don’t know that they actually like beets." I always knew I wuved you.

      This salad seriously whets my whistle! a good clean beet-y salad always fuels my energy tank and I seriously think beets make my metabolism a trillion times faster. They're so freaking super, it makes me want to cry.

      I need this salaaaad!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 06, 2014 at 7:42 pm

        I know how much you appreciate a good beet salad, friend! Dare I say that you could even spiralize the beets?! WOAH SHIT JUST GOT CRAY.

        Reply
    9. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

      June 05, 2014 at 11:27 am

      I bet that this not only tastes like perfection but it has SUCH a beautiful tint thanks to the beets! I love happy accidents.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 06, 2014 at 7:43 pm

        It all gets freakishly purple, but hey....long hair don't careeee!

        Reply
    10. Shannon says

      June 05, 2014 at 10:07 am

      I looove when I read new recipes online and I have all the ingredients at home.
      YES! Making this for dinnahhhh. Thanks for finding a way for me to use my beets! haha

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 06, 2014 at 7:43 pm

        That is the BEST feeling. Hope you love it!

        Reply
    11. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      June 05, 2014 at 9:51 am

      totally agree on the beets part! It's like when people say they don't like cheese....they don't know what they're missing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 06, 2014 at 7:43 pm

        I bought some epic feta this week. Cheeze haters...pshhhh.

        Reply
    12. Lauren says

      June 05, 2014 at 8:03 am

      This salad looks so good! I love beets! They are a nightmare to prepare without staining everything but I still love them! I love beet crisps the best. Ok enough about beetroot! This salad looks great - easy, fresh and delicious, what more do you want?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 05, 2014 at 8:45 am

        Thanks lovely! I hate how they stain my hands, that's why I went with canned from Whole Foods. I was feeling extra lazy!

        Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 06, 2014 at 8:32 pm

        Mmmm beet crisps sound incredible!!

        Reply
    13. Shashi @runninsrilankan says

      June 05, 2014 at 8:02 am

      "...people who don’t like beets just don’t know that they actually like beets" I could not agree more!!! My daughter always used to turn up her nose at beets, till she tasted them (ok so the first time she tasted them, they were in cupcake form) but she loves them -in all forms- now! 🙂 And speaking of which, we could seriously throw down on this beet and beans salad! Love the honey in the dressing!

      Reply
      • Leah says

        June 05, 2014 at 11:54 am

        Haha, I had the same reaction when I read that 🙂 I couldn't agree more. It's all in the preparation!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          June 06, 2014 at 7:42 pm

          Agreed sista!

          Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 06, 2014 at 8:32 pm

        Mmmmmm I'll take beets in cupcake form any day!

        Reply
      • Dona-Marie says

        June 23, 2014 at 6:00 pm

        This is such a delicious dish. Simple to make & a hit at the party I brought it to.

        ★★★

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          June 24, 2014 at 6:51 pm

          I'm thrilled you like it! Thanks for reporting back!

          Reply

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