Best Cucumber And Cannellini Bean Salad Recipes

EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD

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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

Ingredients

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

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

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Here's a perfect side dish for a backyard picnic or barbecue. Celery and red pepper accent this bean salad that's dressed with a mild oil and vinegar dressing. Dorothy Majewski of Vienna, Virginia shares the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 celery ribs with leaves, sliced
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss the beans, celery, red onion, red pepper, parsley and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUCUMBER AND CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Dressing:
15 oz. Can of cannellini beans - drained
1/2 red onion - sliced thin
5 cucumbers - sliced thin
2 sun dried tomatoes - sliced thin
1 tbs. capers - chopped plus 1 tbs. caper juice
1/2 cup fresh basil - chopped
14 oz. can of artichokes - drained and sliced
Juice of 1 lemon - plus sliced lemon wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Combine all of the ingredients for the salad in a bowl. Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and mix. Pour the dressing over the salad and give a toss. Refrigerate to chill before serving.