Bean salad

Since at least the 19th century, salads using cooked beans have been commonly used for eating outside at parks and outings. == Preparation and storage ==

The principal ingredients, the beans, have already been cooked and the vinaigrette helps to temporarily preserve the dish without refrigeration. If refrigerated, bean salad can last between three and five days and should be discarded when left out more than two hours. The absence of meat or dairy products in most recipes also allows this dish to keep longer than other food items that require consistent refrigeration and sealed storage. ==See also==