Best Confetti Salad By Jean Carper Recipes

SUMMERY CONFETTI SALAD

Summery Confetti Salad image

Provided by Katie Lee Joel

Categories Salad Tomato Appetizer Picnic Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Lunch Corn Lima Bean Summer Family Reunion Healthy Jalapeño Self Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups (6 ears) fresh corn
1 package (16 ounces) frozen lima beans, thawed
2 cups green beans, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces*
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 avocado, cut into chunks
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
10 basil leaves, chiffonaded**
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, toss together corn, lima beans, green beans, tomatoes, onion, avocado, jalapeño and basil. In a second bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for an hour before serving to let it marinate, if you can stand to wait.

CONFETTI BEAN SALAD

Confetti Bean Salad image

I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're attending the same event! No matter who brings the salad, it's always a hit at get-togethers. -Doreen Storz Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, cilantro, peppers, onion, jalapeno if desired and garlic. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, chili powder and sugar. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CONFETTI SALAD BY JEAN CARPER

Confetti Salad by Jean Carper image

A colorful, crispy dish packed with powerful cancer fighters, including folic acid.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories No Mayo Coleslaw

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 (19 ounce) can white (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup walnuts, toasted
2 large scallions, sliced, with green tops
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Put first five ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together oil, vinegar, juice. Toss all. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 17.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g