Best Bean Salad In Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

BEAN SALAD IN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Here's an easy, delicious, and healthy bean salad that I've put together, using one of Michel Montignac's low-carb vinaigrettes. The vinaigrette is great in other salad recipes too.

Provided by Lumberjackie

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can yellow beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
1/4-1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/4-1/2 orange bell peppers or 1/4-1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4-1/2 red onions or 1/4-1/2 vidalia onion, chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
Combine the vegetables and add enough vinaigrette to coat. Refrigerate and allow the salad to marinate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 6.9, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 2.7

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

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Serve up those green beans in a whole new way-with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. -Megan Spencer, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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This is awesome! This salad will stay for several days, and improves in flavor. It may be served chilled or room temperature. Preparation time includes cooking the potatoes and beans.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs small red potatoes (cooked until tender)
1 lb small green beans, rinsed and stems trimmed (cooked until firm-tender)
1 medium sweet onion, coarsly chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, green beans, onion and basil.
Mix/whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients togther (I like to shake it in a small jar).
Add in the Balsamic vinaigrette mixture to the warm potato/bean mixture; toss well to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve chilled or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 77.9, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 6.3

TWO-BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Categories Salad Bean No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Chickpea Spring Bon Appétit

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 14- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1 14- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Toss to blend well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

MARINATED BALSAMIC BEAN SALAD

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This flavorful chilled salad is wonderful year around, but is especially nice during the hot summer afternoons. And it keeps wonderfully well in the fridge! Adapted from a recipe by Cooking Light, 1997. Prep time includes chilling.

Provided by Julesong

Categories Black Beans

Time 4h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup frozen whole kernel corn or 1 cup yellow wax bean
1 cup frozen cut green beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (or other favorite red beans)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black soybeans
1 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

In a colander in the sink, add the corn, green beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans; rinse them well then let drain.
In a large bowl combine the onion and remaining ingredients and the mixture in the colander and stir to coat.
Transfer to a container with a cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring or shaking occasionally.
Note: also good with yellow wax beans and a bit of black olive added - I omit the corn and substitute the yellow wax beans.

WARM BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-BACON VINAIGRETTE

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I'm on a balsamic vinegar kick so this recipe is on deck for my next big meal. This is from my new cookbook "A New Way To Cook."

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ounce thick-sliced lean bacon or 1 ounce thick-sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4" dice
3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water (or reserved bean cooking liquid)
3 cups drained and cooked beans or 3 cups drained and cooked lentils, or canned beans rinsed well and drained
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

To make the dressing, put the bacon in a medium heavy nonstick skillet set over moderately low heat, cover and cook until it's crisp and browned and has rendered it's fat out, about 8 minutes Add the onions, cover and cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes adding 1 Tbls of water if necessary to prevent sticking Remove the lid and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 8 minutes Add the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar and water, simmer for 30 seconds.
Stir in the beans and salt to taste.
Simmer 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through Pepper generously and stir in the parsley.
Serve warm.