Traeger Kitchen
Smoked 3-Bean Salad
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Pecan
We took an old-school classic and gave it some smoky love with Traeger’s 3-bean salad recipe. Green beans, navy beans, and kidney beans are first smoked then tossed with a tangy dressing and garlic and shallots.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
1 Can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 Can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 Cup plus 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 Medium shallot, shaved
1 Clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
Grill: 180 ˚F2
Spread drained and rinsed beans out of a sheet tray and place directly on the grill grate.Ingredients
1 Can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 Can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3
Smoke the beans for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they have picked up desired amount of smoke flavor. Remove from the Traeger and set aside.Grill: 180 ˚F4
Increase Traeger temperature to 500℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.Grill: 500 ˚F5
Toss green beans with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.Ingredients
1/4 Cup plus 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
To Taste salt and pepper
6
Spread green beans out on the grill grate and cook for 10 minutes, or until tender and grill marks appear.Grill: 500 ˚F7
Remove from the Traeger and place in the refrigerator to cool down.8
While the green beans are cooling make the dressing. Combine shallot, garlic, vinegar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. While whisking, slowly stream in 1/4 cup olive oil until incorporated. Add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.Ingredients
1 Medium shallot, shaved
1 Clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
9
Combine all beans in a medium bowl and drizzle with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper and place in a serving dish. Garnish with more chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!