Best Cool Bean Salad Recipes

COOL AND CREAMY GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill large bowl with ice water and set aside.
• In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts water and 1 cup vinegar to boil. Add sugar, salt, and beans and cook until beans are just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add onion to pot and cook until just softened, about 30 seconds.
• Drain vegetables in colander and immediately transfer to ice water.
• Once beans and onion are cool, drain again and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in large bowl. Add chilled beans and onions and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.

BERBERE-ROASTED HAKE WITH COOL BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, combine the corn, beans, celery, basil, parsley and oregano. Fold to combine and toss with the dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Combine the berbere seasoning, smoked paprika, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Brush the hake filets all over with the oil mixture.
• Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining teaspoon olive oil and swirl to coat. Add the hake, skin-side down, and cook until the fish is cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately with lime wedges, basil leaves and the cool bean salad.

COOL BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat together vinegar, sugar & onions. Cool and then add the oil.
• 2. After cooled pour over the rest of the ingredients then add black pepper and maybe a little salt if you think it needs it. Mine was good without the salt.
• 3. Chill for several hours or overnight and serve.
• 4. SPECIAL NOTE-I PURCHASED THE CAN OF THE 3 BEAN SALAD WHICH IS GREEN BEANS, WAX BEANS & KIDNEY BEANS. I ALSO ADDED 1/2 PINTO BEANS.

COOL BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing together. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add dressing, mix well. Serve.