Beans And Peppery Lettuce Salad Food

EASY WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Add white beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, parsley and mint to a large mixing bowl.
• Add lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, then add za'atar, sumac and Aleppo pepper.
• Finish with lemon juice and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (2 to 3 tablespoons).Give the salad a good toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add feta cheese, if you like. (For best flavor, let the salad sit in the dressing for 30 minutes or so before serving. See notes).

BEANS-N-GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the greens on a large platter or in a salad bowl. Top with beans and red onions.
• In a small bowl, combine garlic, sugar and vinegar. Whisk in oil. Pour dressing evenly over the salad. Dressing may also be made in blender or food processor. Season salad with salt and pepper, serve.

BLT BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the bread, olive oil, a pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet until combined, then spread into an even layer. Bake until the croutons are golden brown and well toasted, tossing halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the bacon to a medium skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and well browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon to drain.
• For the dressing, puree the basil, parsley, dill, mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a food processor until the herbs are finely chopped and dressing is bright green. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper.
• To assemble, add the beans, romaine, tomatoes, half the croutons and half the bacon to a large bowl. Add half of the herb-mayo dressing, then toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving bowl or platter, top with the remaining croutons and bacon and drizzle with the remaining dressing.

RIDICULOUSLY EASY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Add chopped onions to a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes, drain, and then rinse. This step helps to remove some of the 'raw' flavor of the onion so that it does not overpower the salad.
• Meanwhile, in the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Taste the dressing and then adjust with more salt/pepper. If the dressing tastes too abrasive, whisk in 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup to balance out the vinegar.
• Add the beans, drained onion, cucumber, parsley, capers and dried oregano. Toss well, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour to allow the beans to marinate in the dressing.
• The salad will keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing mix, buttermilk, yogurt, and taco seasoning mix together in a mixing bowl.
• Line a large serving bowl with the torn lettuce.
• Mix roasted peppers, black beans, corn, onion, and green chiles together in a bowl. Spread mixture over the lettuce. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Arrange avocado slices in an overlapping circle. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dressing on the side.

GREEN BEAN AND YELLOW PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Add onion. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
• To bowl with onion, add bell pepper and cooked green beans. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

GARBANZO BEAN AND SWEET PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large non-reactive bowl combine vegetables, beans and capers.
• In screw-top glass jar or glass measuring cup combine the remaining ingredients and shake or blend well.
• Pour over bean mixture. Toss well to coat.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
• Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or spinach leaves, if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN AND LETTUCE SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

BEAN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Add all the prepared ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix together to combine flavors.
• Cover; and chill throughly.

SWEET PEPPER BALSAMIC BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl combine yellow pepper, beans, roasted red peppers and tomatoes.
• In jar with tight-fitting lid combine parsley, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, basil and garlic; shake well. Pour over vegetables; toss gently. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours.
• To serve, place leaves of lettuce on individual salad plates and top with bean mixture.

BEANS AND PEPPERY LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water, season with salt and bring to a boil. (If making the pasta, you can use the same water after you've cooked the vegetables.) Add the asparagus and cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When the water comes back to a boil, cook and chill the haricots verts the same way. Drain the asparagus and beans and lay out on a towel to dry. Slice asparagus into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegars and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and walnut oil until smooth and emulsified. Set aside. In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, watercress, fennel, asparagus, beans and tarragon. Pour over half the dressing and toss until the leaves are thinly coated. Taste and add more dressing or salt, if needed. Serve.