Best 8 Multi Bean Salad Recipes

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**Multi-Bean Salad: A Medley of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our tantalizing multi-bean salad recipe. This vibrant dish combines a colorful array of beans, each contributing its unique taste and nutritional benefits. From the hearty chickpeas to the nutty kidney beans, the creamy cannellini beans to the earthy black beans, every bite is a delightful journey. Tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing, the salad is further enhanced with the freshness of crisp vegetables and herbs. Whether you serve it as a refreshing side dish or a hearty main course, this multi-bean salad promises to satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.

**Recipe Variations:**

1. **Classic Multi-Bean Salad:** Experience the timeless flavors of this traditional recipe, featuring a combination of chickpeas, kidney beans, cannellini beans, and black beans.

2. **Mediterranean Multi-Bean Salad:** Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with this flavorful variation. Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese add a touch of Greek flair to the salad.

3. **Southwestern Multi-Bean Salad:** Spice things up with this vibrant Southwestern-inspired recipe. Roasted corn, black beans, and a zesty chili-lime dressing bring a fiesta of flavors to your taste buds.

4. **Asian Multi-Bean Salad:** Explore the exotic flavors of Asia with this unique recipe. Edamame, mung beans, and a tangy Asian dressing create a delightful fusion of Eastern and Western flavors.

5. **Summer Multi-Bean Salad:** Celebrate the bounty of summer with this refreshing and light recipe. Fresh berries, sweet corn, and a citrusy vinaigrette dressing transform this salad into a delightful summertime treat.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MIXED BEAN SALAD



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Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MARMIE'S EVER CHANGING MULTI BEAN SALAD



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This is the perfect blend of Tangy/Sweetness, it is remarkably mild, not oily and is hugely versatile! Wonderful for picnics, lunches to go or just an added side at dinner. I do NOT like apple cider vinegar but in this recipe it is fabulous, especially for bean salad skeptics like me. I make it in a one gallon ice cream pail and store it in the fridge, when it begins to run out I add a can of what ever bean I have on hand and a few more red onions. I can do this until the 'brine' runs out. Then I just start all over again and always have it on hand. Fresh cooked beans have a nicer texture and are more cost efficient than canned but canned is yummy too, though do contain lots of sodium. So if you are on a sodium restricted diet, I would suggest cooking dry beans and fresh green and yellow beans for this recipe. Enjoy!

Provided by Marmies

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 2 quarts, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 (19 ounce) can beans, mixed ("Bean Medley" mine had Chick Peas, red Kidney beans, Romano Beans, and Black Eyed Peas (drained and )
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (drained and gently rinsed)
1 (14 ounce) can wax beans, no salt (yellow)
1 (14 ounce) can green beans (drained reserving liquid)
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 small red onion, halved, peeled, then thinly sliced (If I use a stronger onion I soak it in 2 tsp sugar and 3/4 cups cold water for 15 min then drain it )
1/4 cup pimento pepper (optional)
liquid from green beans
1/2 cup vegetable oil, of good quality (Olive Oil tastes funny in this recipe)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar, garlic flavor (or 1/4 rice vinegar and 1 clove garlic)

Steps:

  • Place all beans, onion, celery and pimento in a large plastic container with a lid.
  • Pour all liquids and sugar in a 2 quart jar with a lid.
  • Shake until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour liquid over beans.
  • Cover with lid and put in fridge to chill over night or for several hours, gently mixing occasionally.
  • Serve with slotted spoon so as not to discard the brine unnecessarily if you plan to keep adding to the bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 89.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.3, Protein 4.5

BEST BEAN SALAD



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I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!

Provided by chemjo

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup salad oil
½ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

TWO BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
One 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium glass bowl, whisk together the onions, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, chiles and garlic. Add the beans and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD



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Easy three bean salad recipe packed with Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs, capers, and a zesty Dijon garlic vinaigrette. Instead of mushy canned green beans, use fresh steamed ones, or swap them out for another type of bean. I chose to use cannellini beans! After dressing the bean salad, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the beans can absorb the zippy dressing.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 15 oz can kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 15- oz can cannellini beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 15- oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), (drained and rinsed)
1 green bell pepper, (cored and chopped)
1 red bell pepper, (cored and chopped)
1/2 English cucumber, (diced)
1 cup chopped red onions
1 1/2 tbsp capers, (drained)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
10-15 fresh mint leaves, (torn or gently chopped)
10-15 fresh basil leaves, (torn or gently chopped)
1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 kcal, Sodium 482 mg, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 9.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TEXAS TWO-BEAN SALAD



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Whether for the picnic basket or the dinner table, this easy bean salad fits right in.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (4 ounces) chopped pimentos, drained
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and sugar. Add black-eyed peas, beans, pimentos, celery, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days). Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

MULTI-BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Multi-Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by in OH

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup vinegar (any combination of cider, wine, and balsamic)
3/4 cup olive oil
lots black pepper
3 dashes oregano, and (best fresh) or 3 dashes marjoram (best fresh)
1 teaspoon basil (best fresh)
3 crushed garlic cloves
1 tablespoon red wine
1/2 large lemon, juice and rind of
5 cups cooked beans (mix as many as possible, with lots of different colors and sizes, including garbanzo and very lightl)
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1/2 cup finely minced red onion
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
goat cheese
grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
olive

Steps:

  • mix marinade.
  • mix salad.
  • pour marinade over salad.
  • chill several hours to 2 days (will just get tastier).
  • dress up with garnishes before serving.

FRESH MULTI-BEAN SALAD WITH CHARRED RED ONION



Fresh Multi-Bean Salad with Charred Red Onion image

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, grated
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh shelling beans (fava beans, butterbeans or cranberry beans)
1/2 pound small green beans
1/2 pound romano beans
1/2 pound small yellow wax beans
1 medium red onion, in 1/4-inch slices
A few sprigs fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, stir together vinegar, mustard and garlic in small bowl. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk in olive oil. Taste for seasoning, then set aside.
  • Shuck and cook the fresh shelling beans. If using fava beans, blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then rinse in cool water. Peel the outer skin from each bean and set aside. If using butterbeans or cranberry beans, simmer in lightly salted water to cover. They should be tender in about 30 minutes. Let shelling beans cool in their cooking water. (May be cooked ahead.)
  • Cook the green beans, romano beans and wax beans separately. Simmer each type in lightly salted water for 3 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Spread them out on plates to cool to room temperature.
  • Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lay onion slices in the skillet and let them char and soften slightly on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn and char the other side. Set aside to cool. Toast marjoram on the hot skillet until it chars slightly, about one minute, then remove. (You may char the onions and marjoram on an outdoor grill or under the broiler.)
  • To assemble the salad, drain the shell beans (reserve liquid for another purpose) and put them in a large serving bowl. Add cooked green beans and charred onions. Season with salt and pepper. Add vinaigrette and toss well. Crumble marjoram and sprinkle over salad. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 532 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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, pinto beans, and chickpeas.
  • Cook the beans yourself. This is the best way to ensure that they are fresh and flavorful. If you don't have time to cook the beans, you can use canned beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Add some fresh vegetables. This will help to lighten up the salad and make it more refreshing. Some good options include chopped cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, and corn.
  • Don't forget the herbs. Herbs can really brighten up the flavor of a salad. Some good options include chopped cilantro, parsley, and basil.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. A good dressing can really make or break a salad. Some good options include a vinaigrette, a creamy dressing, or a salsa dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is the best way to enjoy the salad while it is still fresh and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Multi-bean salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of antioxidants. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a multi-bean salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give multi-bean salad a try!

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