Best 7 My Mothers Bean And Carrot Salad Recipes

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"My Mother's Bean and Carrot Salad" is a refreshingly simple yet delicious dish that is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering. It is a simple dish that is packed with flavor. This salad is made with fresh, crunchy carrots, hearty beans, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. With its colorful presentation and delicious taste, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEAN AND CARROT SALAD



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"Anytime I find a recipe full of vegetables that my family will eat, I'm a happy mom," write Colleen Edelsward of Woodinville, Washington. "My husband comes back for seconds when I serve this." Tip: "The carrots and beans are great finger food for young kids," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 cups cut fresh green beans
1/4 cup chopped radishes
1/4 cup chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes. Add the beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; chill in ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add radishes and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and cumin. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MY MOTHER'S BEAN AND CARROT SALAD



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This is my favorite summer or spring-time salad. It is a beautiful, colorful, not too sweet tangy salad. A staple in my family for three generations.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 small white onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped fine
1/2 cup white vinegar
artificial sweetener, to taste (or 1/3 cup sugar)
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
black pepper

Steps:

  • Place canned vegetables, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and parsley in shallow dish.
  • In a screw top jar (or other container with leakproof lid), combine vinegar, sweetener, oil, salt, mustard, and a dash pepper; shake well.
  • Pour over vegetables.
  • Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Arrange in a bowl and serve cold.

CARROT BEAN SALAD



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"My husband and I spend most summer days working in our gardens, so I like dinner dishes that are healthy and easy," explains Virginia Arendt of Green Bay, Wisconsin. "I created this salad when cilantro was taking over our herb garden."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil;cover and steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately place carrots in a bowl of ice water. In another bowl, combine the garbanzo beans and celery. Drain carrots and add to bean mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, lemon-pepper and salt. Pour over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MY MOM'S POTATO SALAD WITH CARROT AND EGG



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My mom often makes this potato salad for dinner and it's loved by my family.

Provided by Kurumi

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
½ onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
1 tablespoon apple juice
⅓ tablespoon rice vinegar
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
5 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Soak potatoes in a bowl of water to draw out the bitterness.
  • Rub salt over cucumber and onion slices; squeeze out excess moisture and pat dry. Set aside.
  • Drain potatoes and place in a pot with carrot. Add enough water to cover. Season with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes can be easily pierced with a bamboo skewer, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove carrot from the pot when tender.
  • Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add apple juice and vinegar; mash potatoes with a wooden spatula or fork for about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer potatoes to a bowl. Add cooked carrot, cucumber, onion, and eggs. Mix in mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve in individual bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 112.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 193.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

QUICK AND EASY CARROT AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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A refreshing and different spin on a carrot salad given to me by a neighbor many years ago.

Provided by manella

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped white onion

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; add carrots, chickpeas, parsley, and onion and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 482.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

BEAN AND CARROT SALAD



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'Anytime I find a recipe full of vegetables that my family will eat, I'm a happy mom,' write Colleen Edelsward of Woodinville, Washington. 'My husband comes back for seconds when I serve this.' Tip: 'The carrots and beans are great finger food for young kids,' she adds.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
2 cups fresh-cut green beans
¼ cup chopped radishes
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes. Add the beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; chill in ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add radishes and onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and cumin. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 96.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CARROT-BEAN SPROUTS SALAD



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A very simple and tasty south Indian salad.

Provided by RADHIKA GHATAGE

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups grated carrots
½ cup bean sprouts
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh coconut
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
1 teaspoon mustard seed
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss the carrots, bean sprouts, sugar, lemon juice, coconut, and cilantro.
  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the mustard seed, and cook until golden brown. Mix into the salad. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have time to cook the beans from scratch, you can use canned beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to your salad for extra flavor and nutrition. Some good options include celery, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing to enhance the taste of the salad without overpowering it. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good choice.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for a few hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This bean and carrot salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. With its simple ingredients and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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