EASY COLORFUL BEAN SALAD

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Green beans and roasted sweet red peppers make this an attractive side dish for Christmas. The mild blend of seasonings would pair well with many meals.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2-1/4 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, red peppers and olives. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Carson Arere
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I can't wait to try this salad. It looks so delicious.


Victoria Gomez
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


hameed abdul
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's so flavorful and tangy.


Atauwou Barrett
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ram Dai
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect summer side dish.


Joy Bukata97
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Iron Maiden
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans.


Paul Michael Ejeh
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


David Emmanuel Soko
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This salad is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Rifan v
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Mukit Khan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Nicholus Nuwaha
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I love the combination of beans, corn, and tomatoes in this salad. It's so fresh and flavorful.


manaia wirepakoi
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This bean salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish or main course.