Best Easy Colorful Bean Salad Recipes

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COLORFUL FOUR BEAN SALAD



Colorful Four Bean Salad image

This is a very tasty and easy bean salad made with four kinds of beans, red onion, and celery in a vinegar dressing. My friend next door gave it to me years ago.

Provided by Kathleen White

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time P1DT20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar pimento peppers, drained and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can cut green beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can yellow wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the white sugar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. Stir in the celery, green pepper, red onion and pimentos. Pour the green beans, wax beans, lima beans and kidney beans into a colander, and rinse under cold water. Let drain for a few minutes, then stir into the bowl with the rest of the salad. Store in a large jar in the refrigerator, and shake or turn occasionally for 1 day to marinate. If you do not have a sealed container, simply stir the salad every few hours. This keeps for about a week, but will be gone sooner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 19 g

COLORFUL BEAN SALAD



Colorful Bean Salad image

My bean salad is a mainstay, both for family meals and neighborhood potlucks. People rave about the cumin dressing with its zesty flavor. The salad tastes even better when made ahead and marinated in the fridge overnight.-Beth Brown, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the beans, corn and onions; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

THREE BEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Three Bean Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: red onion, large english cucumber, fresh parsley, chickpeas, kidney bean, cannellini bean, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, pepper

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ red onion
½ large english cucumber
½ cup fresh parsley
15 oz chickpeas, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz kidney bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz cannellini bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the red onion and add to a large bowl.
  • Quarter the cucumber, remove the seeds and dice, then add to the bowl with the red onion.
  • Use a fork to remove the leaves from the parsley, then finely chop and add to the bowl.
  • Add the chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the bowl.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper, and whisk together.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well until evenly distributed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 5 grams

COLORFUL CORN 'N' BEAN SALAD



Colorful Corn 'n' Bean Salad image

This quick recipe couldn't be easier...the liquid from the corn relish becomes a ready-made dressing! And because there's no mayo, it's a perfect salad to bring along on summer outings.-TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (13 ounces) corn relish
1/2 cup canned kidney beans
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST BEAN SALAD



Best Bean Salad image

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

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

CLASSIC BEAN SALAD



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You can use any kind or combination of canned beans to make this classic picnic salad, but a mix of white beans, chickpeas and red kidney beans makes it especially colorful. Although this is delicious when freshly made, it gets even better as it sits. If you have time, make it at least an hour or two before serving; it can rest at room temperature for up to 4 hours - but after that, slip it into the fridge. If you want to make this the day before, add the celery and parsley just before serving, so they stay crisp and green.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, beans, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small shallots (or 1 large shallot), peeled
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup mixed coarsely chopped fresh parsley and celery leaves

Steps:

  • Mince 1 shallot and place in a large bowl. Thinly slice remaining shallot and set aside.
  • Add vinegar, mustard and a pinch each salt and pepper to the bowl with minced shallot and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chickpeas, cannellini beans, kidney beans, celery, herbs and sliced shallot to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Taste and add more salt or vinegar. Drizzle with additional olive oil and top with more black pepper, if desired, and serve.

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

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.

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