A colorful, crunchy, and flavorful salad that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables, "2 Beans and Sweet Pepper Salad" is a delightful dish that is both easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Featuring a combination of protein-rich beans, crisp sweet peppers, and a tangy dressing, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or tofu, or it can be enjoyed as a light and refreshing meal on its own. With minimal preparation and cooking time, this recipe is ideal for busy individuals or those seeking a quick and healthy meal option.
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GARBANZO BEAN AND SWEET PEPPER SALAD
I tasted this delicious salad last year at a summer potluck and convinced the chef to part with the recipe. Sometimes I'll boil one cup gemelli pasta (corkscrew) and toss it in with the other ingredients to "stretch" the salad for potlucks, picnics, etc. Marinating is necessary to allow the flavors to mingle.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Beans
Time 4h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large non-reactive bowl combine vegetables, beans and capers.
- In screw-top glass jar or glass measuring cup combine the remaining ingredients and shake or blend well.
- Pour over bean mixture. Toss well to coat.
- Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or spinach leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 621.9, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.8
SWEET PEPPER BALSAMIC BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- In large bowl combine yellow pepper, beans, roasted red peppers and tomatoes.
- In jar with tight-fitting lid combine parsley, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, basil and garlic; shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours.
- To serve, place leaves of lettuce on individual salad plates and top with bean mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 995.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
2 TERRIFIC SALAD SIDES: 3 BEAN SALAD AND POTATO SALAD WITH SWEET RED PEPPER AND ONION
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings of each salad
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place red potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Place pot on stove, cover and bring to a boil. Liberally salt water with coarse salt. Place a colander over boiling pot. Take your first ingredient from the bean salad, 1/2 pound cut fresh green beans, and place them in the colander. Cover the colander with pot lid. Steam beans 5 minutes while potatoes boil below. Remove beans and cold shock under running water. Drain green beans and set aside.
- When the potatoes are just tender, about 12 minutes, remove from heat, turn off burner, drain potatoes and cold shock them under running water until just cool enough to handle. Coarsely chop potatoes and return them to the warm pot. Add peppers, onions, mint, parsley and vinegar to the pot. Toss to allow the vinegar to absorb into the potatoes. Add oil and stir the potatoes until they mash up a bit and salad has a spoonable consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl.
- In a bowl, combine mustard, sugar and vinegar. Whisk in oil. Add kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans and parsley to the bowl and toss to coat bean salad evenly with dressing. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
TWO BEAN SALAD
Serve as a simple side dish. It's super satisfying from the synergy of protein and fiber.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add the beans, parsley, celery, scallions and red onions and stir until well combined. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.
TWO-BEAN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place dried beans in medium saucepan. Pour enough cold water over to cover beans by 3 inches. Let stand overnight.
- Drain beans and return to same saucepan. Pour enough cold water over to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover partially and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons salt to beans and cool 15 minutes. Drain and cool beans.
- Char bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler and until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed pepper. Cut pepper into matchstick-size strips.
- Cook green beans in pot of boiling salted water just until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain beans; transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from lemon in long strips. Cut into very thin strips.
- Combine Great Northern beans, bell pepper, green beans, lemon peel and olives in large bowl. Mix in oil and both vinegars. Season with salt and pepper.
SWEET PEPPER SALAD
This wonderful salad is crisp and colorful with a tangy dressing.-Lu Ann Kessi, Eddyville, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the peppers, onion and lemon zest. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts :
GRANDMA'S SWEET AND TANGY BEAN SALAD
I've never been a huge bean salad fan, due to the textures primarily. However, this bean salad my grandmother and mother passed along is great because it adds a good crunchiness with cucumbers, green peppers, onion, and celery!
Provided by ChristinaAB
Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
- Stir vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 672.2 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
TWO-BEAN SALAD
This simple salad uses frozen and canned beans and prepared salad dressing...so it is extra easy. Assemble this dish and then chill it to have the fabulous flavors blend as you fix the rest of your meal. It's a one-dish delicacy that goes well with many entrees.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts :
TEXAS TWO-BEAN SALAD
Whether for the picnic basket or the dinner table, this easy bean salad fits right in.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and sugar. Add black-eyed peas, beans, pimentos, celery, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days). Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g
SPICED TWO-BEAN SALAD
Ideal for a picnic
Provided by Bill Granger
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the sugarsnap peas in a pan of boiling water for 2 minutes, drain into a colander or sieve, then refresh in cold water. Drain all the beans into a sieve and rinse under the cold tap. Now drain both sugarsnaps and beans really well.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and cumin in a large bowl and season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Tip in the sugarsnaps and beans, then the tomatoes, radishes, spring onions and lastly the mint. Toss gently to combine.
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients in another bowl with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- For a picnic, make the salad and dressing up to 24 hours ahead. Keep in the fridge, in separate bowls with lids. Take the bowls and plenty of pitta bread and let everyone help themselves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.59 milligram of sodium
TWO-BEAN SALAD
Categories Salad Bean Vegetable Side Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Green Bean Summer Healthy Vegan Shallot Simmer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
- Cook green beans in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes, then add shallot and cook until beans are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more. Drain in a colander and plunge into a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain well, then add to dressing in bowl along with cannellini beans and toss well.
Tips:
- Fresh and colorful vegetables are the key to a vibrant and flavorful salad. Choose bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes that are ripe and brightly colored.
- Use a variety of beans to add texture and flavor to the salad. Canned beans are a convenient option, but you can also use dried beans that have been cooked until tender.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs is a classic choice, but you can also try a creamy dressing made with yogurt or sour cream.
- Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese, chopped nuts, or fresh herbs for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Two Beans and Sweet Pepper Salad is a healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and protein, and it is also very versatile. You can easily customize the salad to your own taste by adding different vegetables, beans, or dressings. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad to make, give this Two Beans and Sweet Pepper Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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