Kidney Beans Cabbage Salad Food

KIDNEY BEAN COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, bacon, beans, celery, onion and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper and salt; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Stir before serving.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Toast cumin in skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk vinegar and oil in bowl to combine.
• Combine kidney beans, onion, 1 1/2 cups walnuts, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro in large bowl. Add vinegar and oil mixture. Crumble cumin seeds between fingers and add to bean mixture. Toss gently to blend; season with salt and pepper. Let salad stand at room temperature for 2 hours. (Can be made 6 hours ahead; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Line and fill large bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad into bowl. Garnish salad with additional cilantro and walnuts and serve.

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.

BEAN AND BACON SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, cool, and crumble.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar.
• In a large bowl, mix the bacon, kidney beans, cabbage, celery, parsley, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinegar dressing mixture over the salad, and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

QUICK KIDNEY BEAN SOUP WITH SAVOY CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a 4-quart pot, combine the water with the cabbage, beans, and olive oil. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and with an occasional stir, simmer the soup for 40 minutes until the beans are easily mashed with a fork.
• Using the back of a long-handled fork or spoon, mash some of the beans against the inside of the pot. (You can also remove about ½ cup to a dish and mash them then scoop them back into the pot.).
• Return the soup to a boil and add the pasta, rice and salt. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer, covered for 15 minutes then toss in the carrots, green beans and pepper.
• Simmer 10 more minutes until the vegetables are tender to your taste.
• Serve with some crusty bread.

CABBAGE AND RED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon, drain and reserve 1/4 cup drippings. Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender and remove from heat.
• Stir in mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix well.
• In a large bowl, crumble the bacon and add shredded cabbage, celery, and beans.
• Mix well and add mayonnaise mixture. Stir well.
• Serve chilled on crisp greens surrounded by tomato slices or as a side dish.