Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad recipe that is packed with healthy ingredients? Look no further than this four bean salad! This salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch or dinner. With its combination of four types of beans, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make this delicious and satisfying salad.
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FOUR BEAN SALAD
This is the best bean salad my father in-law ever ate.
Provided by Kathleen White
Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar and oil.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and pimentos.
- Toss to evenly coat and place in large sealed container. Place in refrigerator and turn periodically to mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 462.3 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
FOUR-BEAN SALAD
"MY MOTHER gave me this recipe. It was actually a three-bean salad, but I added the garbanzo beans (which are also know as chick peas). It goes over big at potlucks because it's not too sweet and not too sour. Be careful to get the vinegar and sugar mixture just right-no guessing on the amounts!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine all of the beans, green pepper and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FOUR BEAN SALAD
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 12 to 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until still very crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to the ice water until cool. Cut in half.
- Whisk together the oil, honey, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a large bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, white beans, almonds, cranberries and scallions and toss until everything is coated. Season to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
COLORFUL FOUR BEAN SALAD
This is a very tasty and easy bean salad made with four kinds of beans, red onion, and celery in a vinegar dressing. My friend next door gave it to me years ago.
Provided by Kathleen White
Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes
Time P1DT20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the white sugar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. Stir in the celery, green pepper, red onion and pimentos. Pour the green beans, wax beans, lima beans and kidney beans into a colander, and rinse under cold water. Let drain for a few minutes, then stir into the bowl with the rest of the salad. Store in a large jar in the refrigerator, and shake or turn occasionally for 1 day to marinate. If you do not have a sealed container, simply stir the salad every few hours. This keeps for about a week, but will be gone sooner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 19 g
FINALLY FOUND FOUR BEAN SALAD
I lost this recipe and I found it just this morning, while going through a bunch of old papers. I'm so HAPPY! I'm posting it immediately so it won't get lost again! I got this from a former co-worker, who had it at a potluck and liked it so much she got the recipe, and brought me a copy since she knew how much I loved to cook. I changed it up a bit, making big changes to the dressing and adding a bit to the actual salad components. This is a little on the sweet side, admittedly, but the sugar can be cut back to suit tastes. This is my favourite and I'm so glad I found it!
Provided by Lennie
Categories Peppers
Time 25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Drain a 19-oz tin of chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinse well, then drain again; place in a large mixing bowl.
- Drain a 14-oz tin of green beans and a 14-oz tin of wax beans well and then add to bowl.
- Drain a 19-oz tin of red kidney beans, rinse well then drain again; add to bowl.
- Dice up a coloured bell pepper (red, orange or yellow, I don't use green as I don't like them much) and add to beans.
- Peel a small red onion and slice into very thin strips and add to bowl.
- Lastly, add about 1/2 cup of chopped fresh flatleaf parsley.
- Now make dressing: in a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegars, oil, sugar (I use a scant 1/2 cup), minced fresh garlic, worcestershire, and salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally (before serving, taste, as it may need more salt).
- When ready, spoon bean salad into a serving bowl using a slotted spoon, to drain off most of the dressing before serving.
TANGY FOUR BEAN SALAD
This is my variation on all the bean salads out there. I found using salad oil and white vinegar to be too bland for my tastes, yet I didn't want a complicated salad full of herbs. This is my creation! This recipe is suitable for diabetics or low-carbers if you use the Splenda. There is no discernable taste difference between using Splenda or using sugar. I hope everyone who tries it enjoys it.
Provided by Amy - Ellies Mommie
Categories Beans
Time P1DT15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain all four cans of beans, discarding liquid.
- In a large container, toss beans with onion and garlic.
- In a 2 cup mixing bowl (or measuring cup), mix the oil, vinegar, Splenda, salt and pepper.
- Pour over the bean mixture.
- Mix well to coat all ingredients.
- Cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.7, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 441.7, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 5.9
TANGY FOUR-BEAN SALAD
Canned beans makes this colorful salad easy to fix, while a no-fuss dressing lends sweet-and-sour flair. Green pepper and mushrooms help it stand out from other bean medleys. Sharon Cain of Revelstoke, British Columbia shared the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the beans, mushrooms, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. , Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use canned beans for convenience: Canned beans are a great time-saver and are just as nutritious as dried beans. Just be sure to rinse them thoroughly before using.
- Add some crunch: To add some extra crunch to your salad, consider adding some chopped celery, bell pepper, or onion.
- Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of beans in your salad. Some popular options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.
- Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender.
- Make a dressing that complements the flavors of the beans: A simple vinaigrette dressing is a good option, but you can also try a more flavorful dressing, such as a honey mustard dressing or a Greek yogurt dressing.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Four bean salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of antioxidants. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a four bean salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give four bean salad a try.
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