Asian-Style Three Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup apricot preserves (100% fruit)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, sliced
salt, to taste

Preparation

Put the green beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam for 4 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar, and ginger.
Add the black beans and scallions to the green bean mixture and drizzle with dressing; toss to coat and season with salt.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.