recipe | 5.18.2026
Summer Beans & Greens
Serving Size
4
Cook Time
5 - 10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Measurement
Imperial US
Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, this Summer Beans & Greens salad celebrates the best of the season. Crisp greens and tender beans are tossed in a bright chili-pepper vinaigrette that adds just the right touch of heat, while creamy feta brings balance and richness to every bite. Perfect as a light lunch, colorful side dish, or effortless pairing alongside your favorite Priest Ranch wine, this recipe is a refreshing addition to any summer table.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 4 oz Chili-Pepper Mignonette
- 4 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 6 oz Fresh Green Beans, trimmed, blanched, and cut into 1” pieces
- 6 oz Fresh Yellow Wax Beans, trimmed, blanched, and cut into 1” pieces
- 6 oz Fresh Shelling Beans (cranberry beans, chickpeas, edamame) cooked until tender
- 4 oz Celery, small dice
- 4-5 oz Chili-Pepper Vinaigrette
- 8 oz Mixed Baby Lettuces, cleaned and chopped
- 4 Small Radishes (Easter egg, Purple Ninja, French Breakfast, etc.), shaved thin
- Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
- Crumbled Feta Cheese, as needed for garnish
- Parsley leaves, dill sprigs, and chive batons, as needed for garnish
Directions
For the Dressing:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the mignonette and slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking constantly
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (you want this to border on over-seasoned).
For the Salad:
- Combine all the beans, celery, and vinaigrette in a large mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Allow to marinate in the refrigerator 1-3 hours.
- When ready to serve, mix the lettuces and the beans together, check seasoning, and transfer to a serving dish.
- Top with shaved radishes, cheese, and mixed herbs, and serve.