EASY COLORFUL BEAN SALAD

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Green beans and roasted sweet red peppers make this an attractive side dish for Christmas. The mild blend of seasonings would pair well with many meals.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2-1/4 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, red peppers and olives. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ndubuisi Vincent
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Jay Neff (#1 Mizuki Fan)
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It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.


BL BL Bangladesh tips pro
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I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and dressing.


Namgisboy360 Alfred
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful.


Zahur Hussain
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I'm always looking for new and easy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill.


Olusegun Timothy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


MUNANA SALEH
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the colorful presentation.


Hannah Goodin
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and dressing. It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.


Khadijah Ahmad
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I'm always looking for new and easy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's healthy, flavorful, and perfect for a summer cookout.


Exquisite Mukhari
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This salad is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever beans I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out my pantry!


TaRuf AhMed
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the colorful presentation. I'll definitely be making this again.


Samkelo Zulu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I like to add a little bit of chopped red onion for extra flavor.


garigannes423
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I wasn't sure how this salad would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors are amazing and it's so refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


king of life
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and dressing. It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout or potluck.


Amanda Nagaalah
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and tangy, and the beans are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use whatever beans I have on hand, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.


David bender
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This easy and colorful bean salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the vibrant colors and the delicious combination of flavors. I especially appreciated how simple it was to make - I had it ready in under 30 minutes. Definitely a keeper!