Best Cool Beans Salad Recipes

COLD BEAN SALAD

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Ann Mulford's recipe for Two-Bean Salad doesn't disappoint. The Lincolnville, Maine, reader says, "This mixed salad sure is a winner. I make it a day or so ahead of time and it marinates in the refrigerator. It's simple, just stir every 12 hours." She adds, "And leftovers are great over rice or noodles."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup each chopped green, sweet red and orange peppers
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, cheese, onion, olives, celery and peppers. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

COOL BEANS SALAD

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This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it, double the recipe because it will be gone in a flash! The basmati rice add a unique flavor and the dressing gives it a bit of a tang. -Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BEST BEAN SALAD

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I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!

Provided by chemjo

Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup salad oil
½ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g