Best 9 Layered Garden Bean Salad Recipes

GARDEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the diced onion in cold water, 10 minutes.
• Whisk the vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then whisk in the olive oil. Drain the onion and pat dry, then add to the dressing. Stir in the white beans.
• Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green and/or wax beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the beans, then plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again, pat dry and add to the salad. Marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
• Before serving, stir the parsley and chives into the salad and season with salt and pepper.

LAYERED RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• In 3-quart clear bowl, layer all ingredients except mayonnaise, dressing and croutons in order listed. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and dressing; spread over top. Cover; refrigerate until serving.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with croutons. If desired, toss to mix.

24-HOUR LAYERED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a 10-cup container with a tight-fitting lid, layer salad ingredients as follows: garbanzo beans, half of the scallions, cannellini beans, grated carrots, edamame, remaining scallions, and halved tomatoes.
• In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad. Top with spinach leaves, press down, and cover. Refrigerate overnight, turning container over occasionally to distribute dressing.

LAYERED GARDEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. glass bowl, layer the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix salad dressing and cumin seeds; drizzle over salad.

LAYERED GARDEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. glass bowl, layer the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix salad dressing and cumin seeds; drizzle over salad.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
• Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
• Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.

LAYERED BEAN SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Cook yellow and green beans in separate pans of boiling water 5 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain, then pat dry.
• Layer kidney beans, yellow beans, tomatoes, onions, green beans, chickpeas and cheese in 16 (8-oz.) canning jars.
• Mix dressing and parsley in separate jar. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Drizzle dressing mixture over salads just before serving.

LAYERED GREEN BEAN-RED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl until blended; cover and chill.
• Bring potatoes and water to cover to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potatoes, and let stand 25 minutes at room temperature or until cool. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Cook green beans in boiling water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain, and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
• Layer half of potato slices in a large glass bowl; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Layer half each of green beans and onions over potatoes; spoon half of dressing evenly over top. Repeat layers, ending with dressing. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
• *2 (12-ounce) bags fresh ready-to-cook trimmed green beans may be substituted.

LAYERED GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Coarsely shred lettuce, place in salad bowl. Sprinkle frozen peas over lettuce, add eggs (diced), finely sliced mushrooms and grated cheese.
• Combine mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, lemon and spring onions or finely sliced shallots.
• Pour mayonnaise mix over lettuce and cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.
• Before serving fry bacon until crisp, sprinkle on salad mix top with tomato wedges and parsley (fresh or dried) before serving.