Sun Dried Tomato Bean Salad Food

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD WITH WHITE BEANS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

WARM WAX BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• For the sun-dried tomato dressing: Put the sun-dried tomatoes, red wine and balsamic vinegar, honey and some salt and pepper in a blender and puree until smooth. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the oil until well combined.
• For the salad: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a little salt.
• Toss the tomatoes and red onions with the olive oil and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Put the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the beans to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• Remove the tomatoes and onions from the oven after 20 minutes, add the beans and toss. Roast for another 5 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer the bean mixture to a serving bowl and toss with some of the sun-dried tomato dressing.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain all beans & peas.
• Drain tomatoes and reserve oil.
• Place 1/4 cup of the reserved oil into a medium bowl. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Whisk well, set aside.
• In large serving bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, parsley, basil, all beans, peas, and onion. Mix gently.
• Pour vinegar mixture over beans, and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill overnight.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine sundried tomatoes, mustard & honey.
• Whisk in vinegar & oil.
• Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• In another bowl, combine beans, pepper & onions.
• Toss with dressing.
• Mix in feta cheese (or I usually just sprinkle some on top of each serving).

BEAN SALAD AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Thoroughly rinse all of your beans.
• combine all the above ingredients except the dressing.
• Allow individuals to dress their own salad - some prefer more some prefer less.
• This recipe is shown served as a main side dish to my Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs (Recipe #228062) , making this a very low carb, low fat meal.

SUN DRIED TOMATO-THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green and yellow beans in saucepan of boiling water 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately plunge into bowl of ice water. Let stand 2 min.; drain well.
• Place cooked beans in medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

TUNA, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Gradually whisk in olive oil.
• Add the beans, tuna, tomatoes, onion and parsley.
• Cover and chill.

GREEN AND YELLOW BEAN SALAD WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• SALAD: Cook the green and yellow beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, approximately 5 minutes.
• Drain, rinse under cool water and drain again.
• In a serving bowl combine the cooked beans with the sun dried tomatoes, red onion and fresh basil.
• VINAIGRETTE: In a small glass container whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar and black pepper.
• Add the vinaigrette to the beans and toss to coat. Chill 1-4 hours.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. To quick-soak the beans: Place the beans in a large pot with water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse.
• 2. To cook the beans: Place the beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender but still firm. Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
• 3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook and stir until slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
• 4. Toss the beans, onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until just combined. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use or up to 1 day. If refrigerating, add the spinach just before serving.