FOUR BEAN SALAD

FOUR BEAN SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
1 can each:

• garbanzo beans
• kidney beans
• green string beans
• yellow wax beans

Dressing:

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ c red wine vinegar
• ½ cup salad oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Wash and drain all beans well. Pour remaining ingredients over & chill for 24 hours, stirring once or twice.The bean salad recipe is ready to serve...nice one !
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GOURMET BEAN SALAD

GOURMET BEAN SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• ¼-½ red onion, brunoise
• 1 green bell pepper, brunoise
• 2 stalks celery, brunoise
• 1 large tomato; seeded, small dice
• ¼ cup fresh mint, chiffonade
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chiffonade
• 1/8 cup fresh tarragon, chiffonade
• 1/8 cup fresh dill, chiffonade
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
• mustard powder, to taste (1/2 tsp.) (optional)
• celery salt, to taste
• olive oil
• lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)
• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to marry.
NOTE: Any combination of fresh herbs works well with this recipe.
I suggest sprinkling a little salt over the celery, tomato and onions and putting them in a colander to drain off some of the excess moisture. After 10-15 minutes with the salt, place the celery and onions in a towel and squeeze dry. This will keep the salad from getting wet. The bean salad recipe is ready....enjoy the salad ! Great taste !
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BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can low sodium black beans
• 1 can low sodium canned corn
• 1/2 chopped white onion
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 1-4 oz. can diced green chili
• 3 tbs. Trader Joe's cilantro salad dressing
• 3-4 dashes Tabasco
• pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine ingredients, mix well. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. The bean salad recipe is ready to serve....enjoy it !
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ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SALAD

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SALAD ..a great bean salad recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cans cannellini or white beans
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano (or use fresh if available)
• pinch of hot red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup green or red wine vinegar peppers, chopped (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients (except beans and vinegar peppers) in a blender and process for 60 seconds.
Drain beans, leaving 2-3 tablespoons of liquid from can; stir in chopped vinegar peppers. Transfer to a non-metallic bowl and cover.
Marinate, refrigerated for several hours until serving.
The bean salad recipe is ready to serve...nice one ! Enjoy !
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3 BEAN BARBECUE SALAD

3 BEAN BARBECUE SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can black beans
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• pinch of oregano and basil (optional)
• 1-2 red vinegar peppers, sliced
• 1/3 teaspoon rubbed sage or Lawry's Poultry Seasoning
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup Good Seasons Italian dressing (or vinaigrette)

INSTRUCTIONS
Wash beans in cold running water. Remove both ends from beans. Cut beans into 1 1/4 inch pieces.
Bring 1/4 cup water to a rolling boil. Add the garlic and a pinch of salt to the water.
Drop cut beans into boiling water; reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking until beans are a bright green color and slightly tender.
Drain 1/2 the liquid from the canned pinto beans and add to the green beans in the saucepan. Do the same with the black beans. Add sage or poultry seasoning. If you use the rubbed sage instead of the seasoning, adjust salt as necessary. Add oregano and basil, if using (use fresh herbs when in season, but dry herbs can be rehydrated in cooking water). Stir well.

Slice the vinegar peppers into strips 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide; add to mixture. Stir in dressing and bring to a boil for 1 minute.Serve immediately while still warm, or chill in refrigerator and serve cold. Makes a wonderful side dish for hot Summer night barbecues. The bean salad recipe is ready to serve....nice !
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ARMENIAN BEAN SALAD

ARMENIAN BEAN SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. Great Northern beans, dry
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 green bell peppers
• 2 large red onions
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup black olives, pitted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Wash and pick over beans, discarding any which float to the top.
Soak overnight in cold water.
The next day, bring beans to a boil in water seasoned with 1 dissolved bouillon cube. Reduce heat and simmer for one hour or more until beans are tender (or cook in pressure cooker).
Drain and cool under cold water.
Chop one of the onions and one green pepper; place in a medium sized bowl with the beans. Slice the second onion and pepper into rings, and set aside to use later for garnish.
Combine all ingredients (except for the sliced onion and pepper), mixing well.

Serve, garnished with slices of onion and pepper. Accompany with crusty Italian artisan bread or pita bread. Can be made in advance and refrigerated until use. Keeps well. The bean salad recipe is ready to serve...!
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WHITE BEAN AND KALE SALAD

WHITE BEAN AND KALE SALAD ...try this great bean salad recipe...!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup great northern beans, soaked overnight in 1 quart water
• ½ medium sweet onion, cut into thin half-moon slices
• ¼ cup pure olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 cups coarsely chopped kale
• 2 tablespoons currants
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
• Ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Drain beans. Add 6 cups of water and cook over medium heat until tender, approximately 40 to 45 minutes. Sauté onion in large pan in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.

Sauté kale in large pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir while cooking to avoid sticking.
Just before removing kale from pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Set aside in a medium-sized bowl.
When beans are tender, remove from heat, drain, and place in refrigerator to cool.
Once beans have cooled for 10 minutes, toss them with kale, currants, lemon juice, salt, chili pepper, and sautéed onion. Add black pepper and additional salt to taste. The amazing bean salad recipe of white bean and kale is ready to serve...great ! Enjoy the salad !
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