Quick Cold Beet And String Bean Salad Food

BEET & WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare dressing: In small bowl combine cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and sugar. Gradually add olive oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
• Prepare Salad: In large bowl combine beets and white kidney beans; toss with dressing.
• To serve, place arugula leaves on platter or in serving bowl; top with beet mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and walnuts.

CANNED BEETS AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix kidney beans, beets, potatoes, onions, parsley and basil. Toss with olive oil and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you have a refrigerator or chilled cooler available, chill for 30 minutes before serving, or enjoy at room temperature.
• Servings: 6.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving:
• Calories 180; Total fat 5g; Saturated fat 0.5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 470mg; Carbohydrate 28g; Fiber 8g; Protein 6g; Vitamin A 6%DV; Vitamin C 25%DV; Calcium 6%DV; Iron 20%DV.
• *Daily Value.

COLD STRING/GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND CURRANTS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, except beans, in a bowl.
• Now toss with the beans until well coated.
• Chill and serve cold.
• Enjoy!

MY MOTHER'S BEAN AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place canned vegetables, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and parsley in shallow dish.
• In a screw top jar (or other container with leakproof lid), combine vinegar, sweetener, oil, salt, mustard, and a dash pepper; shake well.
• Pour over vegetables.
• Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Arrange in a bowl and serve cold.

ITALIAN STRING BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Boil string beans 4-5 minutes, cooked but still a crisp bite. Steaming a great option as well. Cool under cold water to stop cooking. Place in serving bowl. Mix dressing ingredients then toss with string beans. Best served room temperature. Making ahead will increase the flavors.
• Enjoy!

WARM BEET AND STRING BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the beets in the oven on a rack and bake them for an hour and a half or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. When the beets are cool enough to handle, slice them into half-inch pieces and put them in a bowl. Keep them warm.
• Meanwhile, steam the string beans until they are tender.
• Combine the mustard, vinegar, walnut oil, salt and pepper and mix well. Pour half the mixture onto the beets with the onions and chives and toss. Put in the center of a round serving dish.
• Toss the beans in the remaining dressing and arrange them in a circle around the beets. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

GREEN BEAN CHICKPEA BEET FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place a pot of water to boil with added salt.
• Cook beans about three minutes until tender crisp.
• Drain and place in cold water to stop cooking, drain .
• Place cooked beans into a large bowl, add beets, chickpeas and mint.
• In another bowl place oil and vinegar salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour dressing over veggies and toss.
• Sprinkle with the crumbled feta cheese.