Three Bean Salad With Gouda

Bright, flavorful, and effortlessly wholesome, this Three Bean Salad with Gouda is a fresh twist on a classic favorite. Sweet honey, tangy Dijon, and Benissimo’s Dill & Tarragon Seasoned Sea Salt create a vibrant dressing that ties together tender black, kidney, and green beans with juicy tomatoes and creamy Gouda. Perfect for easy recipes, weeknight recipes, or a satisfying addition to family recipes, this dish brings a gourmet touch to your table without any fuss.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 ½ teaspoons Dill & Tarragon Seasoned Sea Salt or more to taste
15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups steamed, cooled and chopped green beans (about 6 ounces raw)
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 cup diced Gouda cheese (about 5 ounces)
½ red or sweet onion, diced

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, vinegar, Benissimo Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Dill & Tarragon Seasoned Sea Saltdill.
2. Add all of the beans, tomato, Gouda cheese and onion, toss to coat.  Refrigerate and allow flavors to blend for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.  
3. Taste just before serving and adjust Dill & tarragon Seasoned Sea Salt if necessary.

Whether served as a side dish or a light main, this Three Bean Salad with Gouda is a versatile, crowd-pleasing option for busy nights or casual family gatherings. Its simple preparation makes it one of those easy recipes that everyone will appreciate, while the bold flavors from Benissimo’s handcrafted seasonings elevate it above ordinary weeknight recipes. Add it to your rotation of reliable family recipes for a meal that’s both healthy and unforgettable.