Best Bean And Bell Pepper Salad Recipes

BLACK BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• For Vinaigrette:
• Boil water and dates in heavy small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour to soften.
• Transfer date mixture to blender. Add lime juice, oil, oregano, honey, cumin and coriander and purée. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before using.)
• For salad:
• Combine beans, bell peppers, onion and parsley in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

THREE-BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND RED BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss well. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

SMOKED TURKEY, BLACK BEAN, BELL PEPPER AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and onion in a bowl. Whisk all dressing ingredients in another bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to turkey mixture and toss to combine. Divide arugula among 4 plates and top with turkey salad.

BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Add all the prepared ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix together to combine flavors.
• Cover; and chill throughly.

RED BEAN, CORN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Put the dried beans in a large bowl. Add water to cover generously and leave them to soak, at least 8 hours.*See note.
• Drain the beans, rinse, then drain again.
• Peel the onion and stud it with the cloves. Place the beans in a casserole. Add the bouquet garni, onion and chili peppers, if using. Cover generously with water, bring to boil and boil for 10 minutes,cover and simmer until the beans are done, about 1-1 1/2 hours.Add salt halfway through cooking.
• Drain the beans, discarding the bouquet garni and the onion. Rinse the beans again under cold water, and drain again thoroughly.
• For the chili pepper dressing:.
• Strip the cilantro leaves from the stem.Chop the leaves finely. Whisk together the vinegar,cumin,salt and pepper.
• Cut the peppers lengthwise, discarding the seeds and ribs. Cut into thin strips, then across into diced. Add the diced peppers to the whisked dressing ingredients. Gradually whisk in the safflower oil, so that the vinaigrette emulsifies, and thickens slightly. Stir in the cilantro, reserving a little for garnish. Taste for seasonings.
• Prepare the vegetables and toss the salad:.
• Remove the husks and silks from corn.** Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook 5-7 minutes.** Drain the corn,and when cool enough, remove the kernals.
• Core and seed the red, green and yellow peppers,making sure to remove the ribs inside. Then place the cut side up and dice. Core the tomatoes, core an "x" on the base of each. Immerse in boiling water until the skins start to split. Transfer to cold water. Peel and seed the tomatoes, then chop.
• In a large bowl, combine the kidney beans,.
• corn,tomatoes and peppers and peppers,corn kernels,tomatoes, bell peppers and chili-pepper.Gently toss the salad and taste for seasoning. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
• Note*: An alternative to soaking the beans, put them in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 30 minutes. Drain them, rinse and drain again.
• Note**If fresh corn is not available, substitute 2 cups of defrosted corn kernals. dd them to the salad without cooking. If using this method, skip to step 3.

BLACK BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD WITH DATE DRESSING

Steps:

• Vinaigrette.
• Boil water and dates in small saucepan 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Cover and let stand 1 hour to soften.
• Transfer date mixture to blender.
• Add lime juice, oil, oregano, honey, cumin, and coriander and puree.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Can be made ahead 1 day. Cover and Refrigerate. Let stand until room temperature to serve).
• Combine black beans, chopped bell peppers, onion, and parsley in large bowl.
• Toss salad with enough vinaigrette to coat.
• (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand until room temperature to serve.).

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, RED BELL PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in medium bowl. Stir in artichoke hearts with marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and arrange on 2 plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese and serve.

THREE-BEAN SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Working in batches, blanch haricot verts and yellow wax beans until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes for each. Transfer to an ice bath. Drain. Cut beans into 1/2-inch pieces; transfer to a bowl.
• Add white beans, red pepper, and arugula.
• In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BELL PEPPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove large stems from spinach; tear spinach into bite-size pieces. Place spinach in large bowl. Add beans; set aside.
• Heat bell pepper and dressing to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic pepper.
• Pour bell pepper mixture over spinach and beans; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.