The bean salad needs to marinate int eh refrigerator for at least an hour for optimal flavor.
Notes
Prepare the bean salad and refrigerate so the dressing and salad ingredients marinate, enhancing the flavors.
Always be careful when adding hot spices, such as red pepper flakes. Instead, add small amounts until you get the desired taste, or skip the ingredients if you are sensitive to spice.
Rinse the beans in a colander and shake off excess water before adding them to the salad bowl.
Store the salad in an air-tight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.