Best 7 Mixed Bean Salad Recipes

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Mixed bean salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines various types of beans, vegetables, and herbs to create a colorful and nutritious dish. It is a versatile salad that can be served as a main course, side dish, or even as a snack. The variety of beans used in this salad provides a diverse range of flavors and textures, while the vegetables and herbs add freshness and depth of flavor. Mixed bean salad can be made with canned or dried beans, making it a convenient and affordable meal option. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing summer meal or a hearty and satisfying winter dish, a mixed bean salad is a delicious and healthy choice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MIXED BEAN SALAD



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Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MIXED-BEAN SALAD



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This easy three-bean salad can be served warm or at room temperature. It makes a nice side dish for grilled pork, blackened fish or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1 can (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, shallot, and mustard. Add green beans, red kidney beans, and chickpeas; toss well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 8 g

MIXED BEAN, TUNA & PASTA SALAD



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Categories     Bean     Fish     Pasta     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pasta (farfalle), cooked
1 can mixed beans (e.g. kidney, chick peas, navy beans etc)
Generous amount french beans, ends chopped off
1 large can tuna (preferably yellowfin in olive oil)
Fresh herbs: Basil, Parsley, Oregano, Thyme, Mint
Dried oregano, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Lemon & Olive Oil

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans until just tender, drain and set aside. Drain beans into colander and rinse with fresh water. Drain tuna and then mix thoroughly in a bowl with a generous squeeze of lemon, salt, pepper, and oregano (to taste). If tuna was packed in water not oil, add a drizzle of olive oil as well. Combine all ingredients (along with chopped fresh herbs) and mix gently. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

EASY MIXED-BEAN SALAD



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You can't go wrong with this short and sweet three-bean salad recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 to 16 ounces) cut green beans, drained
2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Serve salad using slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 12 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg

EASY MIXED-BEAN SALAD



Easy Mixed-Bean Salad image

You can't go wrong with this short and sweet three-bean salad recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 to 16 ounces) cut green beans, drained
2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Serve salad using slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 12 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg

SHRIMP AND MIXED BEAN SALAD INSALATA DI GAMBERETTI E FAGIOLI MISTI RECIPE



Shrimp and Mixed Bean Salad Insalata di Gamberetti e Fagioli Misti Recipe image

Provided by pattie_d

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled
1 pound fresh cranberry beans, shelled
1/2 small onion
2 bay leaves
1 small carrot, sliced
1 rib celery, cubed
1 pound large (about 14-20) shrimp, shelled except for the fantails, and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In two separate pans of boiling water, cook the beans until tender, about 4 and 8 minutes for the favas and cranberry beans, respectively. Drain and refresh the beans under cold running water, and remove the outer skins from the favas. In a medium saucepan, boil the onion, bay leaves, carrot, and celery in 6 cups of water for 20 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook just until opaque throughout about 1 minute. Remove and drain the shrimp and allow them to cool. In a serving bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Add the beans and shrimp, and toss to coat the solids thoroughly. Serve warm as an appetizer.

MIXED BEAN SALAD



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Categories     Bean     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian

Yield depends on how many cans and how large they are

Number Of Ingredients 9

an assortment of equal amounts of canned beans including black beans
red kidney
chick peas
white beans or any other beans you like. I like to make it colorful. You can make this recipe as large as you want with as many cans of beans as you want. Fresh steamed corn taken off the husk or cans of corn in water drained. Add enough corn so that it sands out in the bean mixture (if you are using 6 cans of beans use 2 cans of corn). Several stalks of celery diced
a chopped red onion
a handful of cilantro leaves chopped fine
crushed garlic (as much as you like) a good quality olive oil
balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

  • Put the beans in a strainer and wash with cold water until all the sauce that was in the can is off the beans and shake off the water and put the bean mixture in a large bowl. Add the celery, drained corn, cilantro, garlic and red onion. Drizzle on the olive oil and mix to coat. Add the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Tips for Making Mixed Bean Salad:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will make your salad more colorful and flavorful. Some good choices include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, and white beans.
  • Cook the beans properly. Beans should be cooked until they are tender but not mushy. If you are using canned beans, be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Add vegetables and herbs for flavor and crunch. Some good choices include tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, celery, carrots, corn, cilantro, and parsley.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper is a good choice. You can also use a store-bought salad dressing, but be sure to choose one that is not too heavy.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Mixed bean salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give mixed bean salad a try.

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