Lemony Caesar Dense Bean Salad

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Dense bean salads are multi-bean salads that are heavily coated with the dressing of your choice. They can contain meat, cheese, greens, and other vegetables. In this version, hearty chickpeas, cannellini beans, and green beans are coated in an umami, savory Caesar dressing that’s amped up with lemon zest and juice. To mimic the croutons in a Caesar salad, buttery breadcrumbs are sprinkled on top just before serving, adding a nice color and some crunch on top. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Caesar salad contain raw egg yolk?

    Yes, traditional Caesar salad dressing contains raw egg yolk. If you prefer to skip raw egg yolk, you can buy pasteurized whole eggs, or you can make an Caesar-Style Dressing using mayonnaise in place of the egg.

  • Can I use anchovy paste instead of fillets?

    Yes, if you prefer to use anchovy paste, substitute one teaspoon of anchovy paste for every two anchovy fillets.

Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen

Blanching the green beans with the eggs saves a pot. Submerging both in an ice bath stops the cooking, helping the green beans maintain a bright green, crisp color, and gives the eggs a perfectly cooked yolk.

Make ahead

This is the ideal make-ahead dish, as the bean salad gets better after it sits for a day. If you make the Caesar dressing instead of buying premade, it can be made up to a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator; whisk it to reblend it if needed. The breadcrumbs can be made up to a day ahead but keep them separate and sprinkle them over your salad just before serving.



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