Best 9 Tomato Blue Cheese And Kidney Bean Salad Recipes

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Calling all tomato enthusiasts, blue cheese fanatics, and kidney bean loyalists! Dive into the realm of flavors as we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for the tantalizing "Tomato Blue Cheese and Kidney Bean Salad". This salad offers a delightful interplay of textures and tastes, where juicy tomatoes burst with freshness, tangy blue cheese crumbles add a savory punch, and hearty kidney beans provide a satisfying crunch. With just these three key ingredients, we're about to uncover a masterpiece that will undoubtedly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we uncover the recipe that will turn this salad into a harmonious symphony of flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



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A simple and delicious combination of hard-cooked eggs, beans, onion, celery, and sweet pickle relish. A little mayo holds it all together.

Provided by Jackie Noel Smith

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
½ onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
½ cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, cool, peel, and chop.
  • In a bowl, mix the hard-cooked eggs, kidney beans, onion, celery, relish, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 501.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BLUE CHEESE AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup garlic infused olive oil
3/4 cup (6 ounces) Greek yogurt (fat-free is good here)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Water
4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick (different colors are best here)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, yogurt, Worcestershire and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the blue cheese; and add a little water if it's too thick, until desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  • To serve arrange the tomatoes on serving plates and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with creamy dressing and enjoy!

KIDNEY BEAN, RED ONION AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons high-quality red wine vinegar
2 cups small, sweet cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, more as needed
3 14-ounce cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine onions and vinegar. Set aside to macerate while preparing rest of salad, or up to three hours.
  • Halve cherry tomatoes and place in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Add kidney beans, onion mixture and olive oil. Toss gently to mix, adjust salt to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 301, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 643 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

SUMMER KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



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Quick and easy to throw together. I created this salad for a summer picnic.

Provided by Lisa_P

Categories     Salad     Beans     Bean and Corn Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chili (such as Rotel®)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon dried onion flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes in a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together vinegar, brown sugar, cumin, onion flakes, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Spoon liquid from bowl of kidney bean mixture into dressing if needed for extra moisture. Mix until brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 430.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

TOMATO, BLUE CHEESE, AND KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



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Posting to try from the BBC.co.uk site. This recipe is credited to Brian Turner from "Ready, Steady, Cook."

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Cheese

Time 7m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces tinned kidney beans, drained
1/4 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
squeeze lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 dash olive oil
2 slices white crusty bread, cut into cubes
1 tomatoes, sliced
2 ounces danish blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix the kidney beans, onion, chives, lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Heat a dash of olive oil in a frying pan, add the bread cubes and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown.
  • To serve, place the sliced tomato on a serving plate, top with the kidney bean salad and scatter over the cheese and toasted bread cubes.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



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My daughter's friend made this as a side dish, but it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light lunch or even a dinner entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the lettuce; stir until coated. Refrigerate until serving. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 222mg cholesterol, Sodium 1227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty bread
4 large garlic cloves, halved
3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup currant or grape tomatoes or halved cherry or pear tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
10 medium heirloom tomatoes of assorted colors, cored, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin
3 celery stalks, sliced thin on diagonal
1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rub bread with cut garlic halves; brush bread with 3 tablespoons oil. Combine remaining 1/3 cup oil, currant tomatoes, and green onions in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Overlap tomato slices in concentric circles on platter, alternating colors. Scatter onion and celery slices over tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato and green onion mixture over. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese.
  • Grill bread until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Cut each slice diagonally in half; serve with salad.

KIDNEY BEAN, TOMATO & RED ONION SALAD



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I saw this on Nigella Bites last night and made it for lunch today. We had it with crusty olive bread, but it would be nice as part of a buffet or picnic or as a potluck dish. It's very quick and easy to make, healthy and quite tasty. I used one can of beans, vine-ripened tomatoes, and everything else as listed in the recipe.

Provided by Soobeeoz

Categories     Beans

Time 7m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or more)
3 (14 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine onions and vinegar. Set aside to macerate while preparing rest of salad, or up to three hours.
  • Halve cherry tomatoes and place in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Add kidney beans, onion mixture and olive oil. Toss gently to mix, adjust salt to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 394.9, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 17.8

WHITE BEAN TOMATO SALAD



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This end-of-summer favorite is light and fresh. It's ideal for using up the last of your garden's produce.-Mary Merchant, Island Pond, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups diced plum tomatoes (about 1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1-1/4 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a colander and sprinkle with salt; let stand for 1 hour. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add tomatoes; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor.
  • Use a good quality blue cheese. A sharp, tangy blue cheese will add a lot of flavor to the salad.
  • Don't overcook the kidney beans. They should be cooked until they are tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the salad. This will brighten up the flavor and add a touch of freshness.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is a best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

This tomato, blue cheese, and kidney bean salad is a delicious and easy-to-make summer salad. It's packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. With its combination of sweet tomatoes, tangy blue cheese, and hearty kidney beans, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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