- Blender (for making dressings or pureeing ingredients)
- Food Processor (for chopping vegetables and mixing salads efficiently)
- Salad Spinner (to remove excess water from leafy greens, enhancing the texture of the salad)
- Cutting Board & Knife Set (essential for safely preparing ingredients)
- Mixing Bowls (various sizes can be used to combine and toss salad components)
- Measuring Cups & Spoons (for precise measurements, ensuring the right balance of ingredients)
- Salad Platter or Serving Dish (ideal for presenting a picnic-style salad)
- Collapsible Picnic Basket with Compartments (if you're transporting it to an outdoor event)
- Silicone Salad Dressing Dispenser (for easy and mess-free dressing distribution at the table)
- Stainless Steel Cutting Board Set (durable, non-slip surface for preparation)
- Pitcher or Serveware with Lid (perfect for mixing dressings and serving the salad without spills)
Kosher salt
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
3/4 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed and halved
One 14-ounce can dark-red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
One 14-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch scallions, white and light-green parts, thinly sliced
1 red (or orange or yellow) bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano leaves (optional)
1 recipe Champagne Vinaigrette
Freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce
I publish delicious recipes that most of the times required 10 ingredients or less and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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