Asian-Style Three Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves (100% fruit)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 scallions, sliced
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Put the green beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam for 4 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar, and ginger.

3. 3

   Add the black beans and scallions to the green bean mixture and drizzle with dressing; toss to coat and season with salt.

4. 4

   Serve at room temperature or chilled.