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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

Ingredients

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.

SUMMERY BEAN SALAD

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Very refreshing and very healthy. A great way to get in those good-for-you veggies and beans!

Provided by Jacqueline

Categories Salad Beans Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 lime, zested
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
½ tomato, seeded and chopped
½ cucumber, seeded and chopped
¼ red onion, chopped

Steps:

Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and olive oil in a bowl; season with black pepper and salt. Mix together black beans, garbanzo beans, tomato, cucumber, and red onion in a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 607.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g