Best Smoky Bean Salad Recipes

SMOKY BACON AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of EVOO and the bacon. Crisp the bacon then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Add dried chickpeas and reduce heat to medium. Cook until toasted and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Season chickpeas with salt and crushed pepper flakes and cool.
• Place greens in a salad bowl. Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and about 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Add bacon and chickpeas to the salad and toss to coat evenly.

SMOKY SWEET POTATO & BEAN CAKES WITH CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Microwave the sweet potato on High for 6 mins until tender. Lightly mash the beans, then add the potatoes, 2 spring onions, coriander, chipotle paste and seasoning. Mash a little more until the potato is combined. Shape into 4 cakes.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the bean cakes for 4-5 mins each side.
• Meanwhile, mix the mayo, lime juice and seasoning in a bowl. Add remaining onion and salad ingredients and toss well. Serve alongside the bean cakes.

SMOKY BEAN SALAD WITH MOLASSES DRESSING

Steps:

• Place beans in a large bowl.
• Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches.
• Let stand at least 4 hours.
• or overnight.
• Combine vinegar and mustard seeds in medium bowl.
• Let stand at least 1 hours.
• or up to 4.
• Drain beans.
• Place in a heavy large saucepan.
• Add enough water to cover beans by 3 inches.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer till tender, about 50 minutes.
• Drain, cool beans completely.
• Whisk sun dried tomatoes, molasses,and chilis into vinegar mixture.
• Gradually whisk in oil.
• Combine beans, onion, and parsley in bowl.
• Add enough dressing to coat salad.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• You can prepare this 6 hours.
• ahead.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Bring to room temperature.
• before serving.
• Enjoy!

QUINOA BLACK-BEAN SALAD W/ SMOKY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the green onions, black beans, and cilantro. Puree the remaining ingredients together in a food processor; pour over quinoa and stir to coat with dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional lime juice if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SMOKY BEAN SALAD WITH MOLASSES DRESSING

Steps:

• Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Combine vinegar and mustard seeds in medium bowl. Let stand at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Drain beans. Place in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 50 minutes. Drain. Cool beans completely.
• Whisk sun-dried tomatoes, molasses and chipotle chilies into vinegar mixture. Gradually whisk in oil. Combine beans, red onion and parsley in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

SMOKY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in large bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand at least 4 hours or overnight. Combine vinegar and mustard seeds in medium bowl. Let stand at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Drain beans. Place in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 50 minutes. Drain. Cool beans completely. Whisk sun-dried tomatoes, molasses and chipotle chilies into vinegar mixture. Gradually whisk in oil. Combine beans, red onion and parsley in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

QUINOA-BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH SMOKY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 mins. or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the green onions, black beans, and cilantro. Puree the remaining ingredients together in a food processor; pour over quinoa and stir to coat with dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional lime juice if desired.

QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH SMOKY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the green onions, black-eyed peas, and cilantro. Puree the remaining ingredients together in a food processor; pour over quinoa and stir to coat with dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 4 - 6 servings.