Best Bean And Spinach Salad With Warm Bell Pepper Dressing 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

WARM BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD



Warm Bean and Spinach Salad image

This Italian salad bursts with flavor, color and texture. Try it when you want the lightness of a salad combined with the heartiness of a main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) washed fresh spinach
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained, rinsed
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup Italian dressing
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

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 to low. Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic pepper.
  • Pour bell pepper mixture over spinach and beans; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg

SUPER EASY SPINACH AND RED PEPPER SALAD



Super Easy Spinach and Red Pepper Salad image

This is a delicious salad that takes no time at all to prepare, and it goes with almost any entree.

Provided by CANDUS_P

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup rice vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the baby spinach, red bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and rice vinegar. Toss with the baby spinach mixture, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 150.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

BEAN SPROUT SPINACH SALAD



Bean Sprout Spinach Salad image

Bean sprouts, bacon crumbles and sunflower kernels lend a pleasant crunch to my mom's refreshing version of spinach salad. The tangy oil-and-vinegar dressing coats the mixture well. Mom will sometimes add a few radish slices for color. -Susan Emery Everett, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 cup canned bean sprouts
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 green onions
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool., In a serving bowl, toss the spinach, bean sprouts, bacon and green onions. Drizzle with 1/2 cup salad dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with egg slices and sunflower kernels. Serve immediately. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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