Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful summer salad that is also incredibly easy to make? Then look no further than this Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing from AliceRecipes. This vibrant salad combines tender beans, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sun-dried tomato vinaigrette for a dish that is both delicious and nutritious. Best of all, it's ready in just 15 minutes!
This recipe features three variations of the salad, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first variation is a classic bean salad made with green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas. The second variation adds corn and black beans for a Southwestern twist. And the third variation is a Mediterranean-inspired salad made with white beans, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes.
No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and healthy salad. Serve it as a side dish at your next barbecue or potluck, or pack it for a light and refreshing lunch.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING
This thick dressing doubles as a topping for burgers or as a dipping sauce for shrimp. Thin with a 1/2 cup water if you like a thinner dressing. Taken from Relish magazine.
Provided by tinebean21
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 7m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except oil in a blender or food processor. Pulse until all tomatoes are finely chopped.
- Add oil, a little at a time. Pulse until thick and well blended.
BEAN SALAD AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING
Make and share this Bean Salad and Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SEvans
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.3, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 369.9, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19.4
WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h15m
Yield serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the white beans in a pot with cold water and bring up to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let rest for 1 hour. Pour off water and add 6 more cups cold water. Bring up to a boil and simmer the beans until tender but not soft. Add 1 teaspoon salt halfway through cooking time. Drain the beans and transfer to a mixing bowl. While warm, dress with 1/3 cup of the olive oil, 1/4 cup of the vinegar, and salt and pepper.
- Warm the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil in a saute pan and heat the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for just a minute or two. Add half this mixture to the beans and mix well.
- When the beans are cool, add the chopped onions. Season with salt and vinegar to taste. Combine the rest of the sun-dried tomato oil with the remaining 4 tablespoons of vinegar.
- To cook the shrimp, saute in the reserved sun-dried tomato vinaigrette or broil and then toss with the vinaigrette before placing atop bean salad.
- Just before serving fold in 1/4 cup chopped basil and top with the cooked shrimp that have been tossed in the sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans: This will give your salad a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils.
- Don't skimp on the dressing: The dressing is what really brings the salad together, so make sure to use a good quality olive oil and vinegar. You can also add other ingredients to the dressing, such as herbs, spices, or citrus juice.
- Let the salad marinate: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. You can marinate the salad for as little as 30 minutes or for up to overnight.
- Serve the salad chilled: This will make it even more refreshing on a hot day.
Conclusion:
Bean salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover beans. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a bean salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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