THREE BEAN SALAD WITH CHILI-APRICOT DRESSING

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Three Bean Salad with Chili-Apricot Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

CHILI-APRICOT DRESSING:
1 (10.25 oz.) jar Smucker's® Apricot Low Sugar Preserves, (1 cup)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
THREE BEAN SALAD:
1 (19 oz.) can chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup diced red and green bell peppers
1/3 cup diced red onion
3 tablespoons finely minced cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 oz.) bag blend of baby lettuces, greens, endive and radicchio

Steps:

  • For Chili-Apricot Dressing: COMBINE apricot preserves, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, cumin and chili powder in a large mixing bowl.
  • STIR-IN well drained chick peas, kidney beans, black beans, bell peppers, red onion and cilantro, mixing until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To serve: DIVIDE salad greens evenly among 8 salad plates. Scoop 1/2 cup bean salad onto center of greens. Garnish with additional sprigs of cilantro, if desired.

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This salad is delicious! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Sharjeel Mushtaq
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I'm not a big fan of bean salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful and the beans are cooked perfectly.


meraj nur
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


Md Sonet05
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


stan ngwenya
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Ali Mourtada
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing.


Farrukh Zaman
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This salad is really good. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and dried fruit.


Hairhan Kenjegul
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beans.


Md Biplab
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This salad is delicious! The beans are cooked perfectly and the dressing is amazing.


Odiwuor Newtone
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the dressing.


Reda Damedomi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Rachel Banda
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I'm not usually a fan of bean salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly.


London Hill
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy dressing.


sarah ssebadduka
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This three-bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish. The combination of beans, vegetables, and dried fruit is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.