Best 10 Bean Salad In Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

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Bean salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. With its combination of beans, vegetables, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette dressing, bean salad is a delicious and nutritious option for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, there's a bean salad recipe out there to suit your needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BALSAMIC THREE-BEAN SALAD



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Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest preparing it ahead of time so the flavors can get to know each other. —Stacey Feather, Jay, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 cup sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, whisk vinaigrette, sugar, garlic and salt until sugar is dissolved. Add canned beans and green beans; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Stir in basil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEAN SALAD IN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Here's an easy, delicious, and healthy bean salad that I've put together, using one of Michel Montignac's low-carb vinaigrettes. The vinaigrette is great in other salad recipes too.

Provided by Lumberjackie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (19 ounce) can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can yellow beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
1/4-1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/4-1/2 orange bell peppers or 1/4-1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4-1/2 red onions or 1/4-1/2 vidalia onion, chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Combine the vegetables and add enough vinaigrette to coat. Refrigerate and allow the salad to marinate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 6.9, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 2.7

TWO-BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Bean     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Chickpea     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 14- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1 14- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Toss to blend well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

SIMPLE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 bags ready to use mesclun greens
Pinch salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, halved and thinly sliced
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss the greens, salt and pepper together with just enough vinaigrette to coat, about 1/2 cup. Place them in a decorative bowl and top with the grape tomatoes and bell pepper. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.
  • Put the shallot and basil into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until the shallot is finely chopped. Add the balsamic, sugar, salt and pepper and pulse again. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube. Pour the vinaigrette into a small bowl and serve.

TRI-BEAN SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield Serves 10-12 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt & pepper
Cayenne
3 scallions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 can small red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can northern white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
In a large bowl whisk together

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. Whisk in olive oil. Stir in salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add scallions, peppers, onion, beans and parsley and cilantro and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.

SWEET PEPPER BALSAMIC BEAN SALAD



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Marinated beans that pack a punch! Refrigerate this salad overnight and see if it gets more tasty. You can vary the recipe by substituting black beans for the kidney beans, if you like.

Provided by Kathy Miller

Categories     Salad     Beans

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ head lettuce

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

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Serve up those green beans in a whole new way-with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. -Megan Spencer, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

BEST BEAN SALAD



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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

WARM BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-BACON VINAIGRETTE



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I'm on a balsamic vinegar kick so this recipe is on deck for my next big meal. This is from my new cookbook "A New Way To Cook."

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ounce thick-sliced lean bacon or 1 ounce thick-sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4" dice
3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water (or reserved bean cooking liquid)
3 cups drained and cooked beans or 3 cups drained and cooked lentils, or canned beans rinsed well and drained
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, put the bacon in a medium heavy nonstick skillet set over moderately low heat, cover and cook until it's crisp and browned and has rendered it's fat out, about 8 minutes Add the onions, cover and cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes adding 1 Tbls of water if necessary to prevent sticking Remove the lid and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 8 minutes Add the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar and water, simmer for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the beans and salt to taste.
  • Simmer 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through Pepper generously and stir in the parsley.
  • Serve warm.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Cheese     Vegetarian     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup grated Romano cheese
Additional grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Transfer to bowl. Combine shallots and vinegar. Gradually mix in oil. Add basil. Add enough dressing to beans to coat. Gently mix in 2/3 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Place beans on platter. Top with cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Blanch the beans briefly in boiling water to help them retain their color and crispness.
  • Use a variety of beans to add color and flavor to the salad, such as green beans, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas.
  • Make sure to rinse and drain the beans thoroughly before adding them to the salad.
  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the dressing. A cheap vinegar will not have the same flavor or aroma.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the dressing for extra flavor, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Bean salad in balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a light lunch or snack. It is a great way to use up leftover beans, and it is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

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