Best 10 Shell Bean Salad With Tomatoes Celery And Feta Recipes

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Shell bean salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish made with tender shell beans tossed with sweet tomatoes, crunchy celery, fresh herbs, and salty feta cheese. A delightful combination of textures and flavors, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to summer barbecues and potlucks, or a light and satisfying lunch or dinner option when paired with some grilled protein.

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SHELL BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CELERY AND FETA



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This is a perfect end-of-summer farmers' market dish. It makes a nutritious main salad or a great starter or side dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pounds shell beans (about 2 1/3 cups shelled)
1 onion, halved
7 cups water
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
A bouquet garni made with a few sprigs each of parsley and thyme, a sprig of sage and a bay leaf
Salt to taste
1 cup sliced or diced celery
1 pound tomatoes, cut in wedges, the wedges cut in half crosswise, or cut in large dice
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, chives, tarragon, mint
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced or pureed
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the beans, onion, water, crushed garlic, bouquet garni and salt in a heavy saucepan or soup pot, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Taste and adjust salt. Remove and discard the onion, the bouquet garni and the garlic cloves. Drain though a strainer or colander set over a bowl.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the beans, celery, tomatoes, feta and herbs. Sprinkle the tomatoes with sea salt if desired.
  • Mix together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the salad, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 188, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 951 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND TOMATOES



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This cold green bean salad is made with feta cheese and tomatoes and is one of my favorite salads for a picnic or a barbeque. I make this amount for 2 or 3 people, but you can easily double or quadruple the recipe.

Provided by Gundi

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 shallot, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook beans until they are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Combine green beans and tomatoes in a large bowl
  • Stir together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add shallot, parsley, and garlic. Pour dressing over beans and tomatoes and mix. Mix in crumbled feta cheese. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 287 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

TOMATO FETA SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pints grape tomatoes, red or mixed colors
1 1/2 cups small-diced red onion (2 onions)
1/4 cup good white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 pounds feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.

CELERY SALAD WITH FETA AND MINT



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Pair this refreshing lemon-mint salad with broiled fish, lamb burgers or kebabs, or grilled chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup crumbled feta
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine celery and red onion. Add olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with feta and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

FETA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD



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This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens, I pile them into pitas for lunches the next day! You can also add grilled chicken or steak to turn it into a hearty main-dish salad.-Judy Doepel, Ballston Lake, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped English cucumber (about 1/2 medium)
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LAYERED BEAN SALAD WITH FETA



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Layer colorful beans, crumbled feta and Italian dressing in this Layered Bean Salad with Feta. This bean salad is prepared in canning jars for easy packing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb. each yellow and green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 can (15.5 oz.) no-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed
2-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup finely chopped red onions
1 can (15.5 oz.) no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
1 cup feta cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

THREE BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE



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I had been looking for a bean salad recipe but couldn't find one that really stood out to me. I decided to make one myself. It turned out so well, all of my friends ask for the recipe!

Provided by MICAHGIBSON

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup grated red onion
½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix black beans, kidney beans, great northern beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, feta cheese, red onion, Greek seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; pour over bean mixture. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for about 2 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 627 mg, Sugar 3 g

SHELL BEAN SALAD



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Purslane has a lemon undertone that sharply contrasts with the earthiness of the beans; look for it at farmers' markets or specialty stores from July to October. If purslane is not available, use watercress instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the Dressing:
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno chile, seeds and ribs removed, chile finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, pepper finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
5 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
8 ounces fresh cranberry beans, shelled (about 3/4 cup)
6 ounces flat Italian beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 ounces haricots verts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces shelled edamame (about 1 1/2 cups)
8 ounces canned chickpeas, rinsed (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 cup small cherry tomatoes (red, orange, or yellow, or a combination)
1/2 bunch purslane (2 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Parchment Bread, substitute store-bought flatbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the Dressing: Whisk garlic, jalapeno, bell pepper, herbs, vinegar, and salt. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with pepper.
  • Make the Salad: Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cranberry beans, and cook 7 minutes. Add Italian beans and haricots verts, and cook 3 minutes. Add edamame, and cook 2 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer all the beans to the ice-water bath. Drain, and pat dry.
  • Toss beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, and purslane with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with bread.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND MINT



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Adapted from The Wine & Food Lover's Diet, this couldn't be simpler. You could start from dried beans and use fresh peas, but it's delicious with beans from th can and peas from the freezer. The cooking time is macerating time.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup baby peas (if frozen,thawed)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup mint leaf, packed fresh chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, fresh, f inely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine peas, beans, mint, red and yellow peppers, garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano and feta.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper.
  • Let the salad stand for 30 minutes.
  • Toss gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 113.9, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 13.2

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH FETA



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This is my my hippie college roommate's famous salad. I'll admit it looks gross but it really tastes VERY good! Cook time is marination.

Provided by stacylu

Categories     Black Beans

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 -4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, in chunks
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Combine black beans, oil, vinegar, parsley, and scallions and marinate a minimum of 1 hour.
  • (Overnight is best) Before serving add feta, tomatoes and green peppers.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and delicious.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a shell bean salad, so feel free to add your own personal touches.
  • Make ahead of time. Shell bean salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

Shell bean salad is a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a barbecue or potluck. With so many different ways to make it, there's sure to be a shell bean salad recipe that everyone will love.

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