Best Alfresco Bean Salad Recipes

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EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD



Easy Mediterranean Bean Salad image

Easy three bean salad recipe packed with Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs, capers, and a zesty Dijon garlic vinaigrette. Instead of mushy canned green beans, use fresh steamed ones, or swap them out for another type of bean. I chose to use cannellini beans! After dressing the bean salad, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the beans can absorb the zippy dressing.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 15 oz can kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 15- oz can cannellini beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 15- oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), (drained and rinsed)
1 green bell pepper, (cored and chopped)
1 red bell pepper, (cored and chopped)
1/2 English cucumber, (diced)
1 cup chopped red onions
1 1/2 tbsp capers, (drained)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
10-15 fresh mint leaves, (torn or gently chopped)
10-15 fresh basil leaves, (torn or gently chopped)
1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, chopped peppers, onions, capers and fresh herbs. Mix using a wooden spoon.
  • In a small bowl, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk vigorously to combine.
  • Add the vinaigrette to the salad bowl. Toss to coat.
  • For best results, cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving so that beans soak up the vinaigrette flavors. Give the salad another quick toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 kcal, Sodium 482 mg, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 9.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUMMERY BEAN SALAD



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Very refreshing and very healthy. A great way to get in those good-for-you veggies and beans!

Provided by Jacqueline

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 lime, zested
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
½ tomato, seeded and chopped
½ cucumber, seeded and chopped
¼ red onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and olive oil in a bowl; season with black pepper and salt. Mix together black beans, garbanzo beans, tomato, cucumber, and red onion in a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 607.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE BEAN SALAD



Mediterranean-style bean salad image

Mediterranean-style bean salad, a quick no-cook supper

Provided by Merrilees Parker

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

290g jar artichoke heart in oil
1 tbsp sundried tomato paste
1 tsp white wine vinegar
410g can cannellini beans , drained and rinsed
300g pack small vine tomato , quartered (about 12 in total)
handful Kalamata black olives
2 spring onions , thinly sliced on the diagonal
200g log soft goat's cheese , crumbled

Steps:

  • Drain the jar of artichokes, reserving 3 tbsp of the oil. Pour the oil into a bowl and stir in the sun-dried tomato paste and vinegar until smooth. Season to taste.
  • Roughly chop the artichokes and tip into a large bowl with the cannellini beans, tomatoes, olives, spring onions and half the goat's cheese. Stir in the artichoke oil mixture and tip into a serving bowl. Season to taste. Crumble over the remaining goat's cheese, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium

BEST BEAN SALAD



Best Bean Salad image

I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!

Provided by chemjo

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup salad oil
½ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

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