To enhance this salad with fresh ingredients, I’ve introduced blanched green beans and chopped celery for some welcome crunch. If you haven’t used blanching as a technique before, it’s a ...

I love the crunch, but I’ve always disliked celery’s stringiness. That’s why I love this salad. The trick is ... I add chopped green apple to my dressing for a burst of juicy, tart flavor.

Steam the green beans, then place in a large bowl to cool. Thinly slice the celery and add to the green ... Drizzle over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine. Place salad in a shallow ...

Bean chickpea salad is an easy recipe ... also called blanching green beans. Fresh Vegetables – I like adding diced bell pepper to this recipe, but diced celery or shredded carrots are also ...