Best Southwest Turkey Bean Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SALAD

Southwestern Bean Salad image

A wonderful side salad that would compliment any Mexican or Southwestern meal. To make it a main dish, you could add chopped cooked meat of your choice and some shredded Cheddar cheese.

Provided by yooper

Categories Black Beans

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup thick & chunky salsa
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

In a bowl, combine beans, celery, onion, tomato and corn.
In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well.
Pour over the bean mixture; toss to coat.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 393.2, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 8.4

TURKEY PINTO BEAN SALAD WITH SOUTHERN MOLASSES DRESSING

Turkey Pinto Bean Salad with Southern Molasses Dressing image

This salad is a welcome alternative to the usual post-Thanksgiving fare. It's a tasty main dish loaded with good-for-you protein.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Place garlic and tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add the molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and reserved oil. Cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine the turkey, beans, green pepper, celery, onion and parsley. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SALAD

Southwestern Bean Salad image

My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I've used it many times and received compliments. When it comes to bean salad, most people think of the sweet three-bean variety, so this is a nice surprise. - Lila Jean Allen, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
DRESSING:
3/4 cup thick and chunky salsa
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, onion, tomato and corn. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt and cumin. Pour dressing over the bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover salad and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges