Kidney Bean Salad With Cilantro Dijon Vinaigrette Food

EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, chopped peppers, onions, capers and fresh herbs. Mix using a wooden spoon.
• In a small bowl, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk vigorously to combine.
• Add the vinaigrette to the salad bowl. Toss to coat.
• For best results, cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving so that beans soak up the vinaigrette flavors. Give the salad another quick toss before serving.

3-BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the lemon vinaigrette: Using a rasp grater, grate the garlic into a bowl. Add the lemon juice, cumin, honey and Dijon. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• For the 3-bean salad: Mix the celery, green onions, black beans, kidney beans and white beans in a large bowl.
• Dress the salad with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the parsley.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

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.

TRI-BEAN SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. Whisk in olive oil. Stir in salt, pepper, and cayenne. Add scallions, peppers, onion, beans and parsley and cilantro and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD WITH CILANTRO DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. In a medium sized bowl, combine the kidney beans with the chopped vegetables and cilantro.
• 2. To make the vinaigrette, in a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, mustard, fresh garlic, sumac, and pepper.
• 3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and combine well with a large spoon. Add a dash of salt and pepper if you need to.