THREE BEAN SALAD WITH CHILI-APRICOT DRESSING

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Three Bean Salad with Chili-Apricot Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

CHILI-APRICOT DRESSING:
1 (10.25 oz.) jar Smucker's® Apricot Low Sugar Preserves, (1 cup)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
THREE BEAN SALAD:
1 (19 oz.) can chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup diced red and green bell peppers
1/3 cup diced red onion
3 tablespoons finely minced cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 oz.) bag blend of baby lettuces, greens, endive and radicchio

Steps:

  • For Chili-Apricot Dressing: COMBINE apricot preserves, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, cumin and chili powder in a large mixing bowl.
  • STIR-IN well drained chick peas, kidney beans, black beans, bell peppers, red onion and cilantro, mixing until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To serve: DIVIDE salad greens evenly among 8 salad plates. Scoop 1/2 cup bean salad onto center of greens. Garnish with additional sprigs of cilantro, if desired.

Freddy Sekgobela
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I would make this salad again, but I would make some changes to the dressing.


Mohammed Iqbal Tabassum
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I would recommend this salad to others who are looking for a healthy and easy side dish.


Brian Cruz
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Overall, I thought the salad was just okay.


Twisted Queen
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The salad was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Teboho Isaac
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I would have liked the salad more if it had more dressing.


Rajan Chaudhary
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The salad was a bit too crunchy for my liking.


irsh aura
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I found the salad to be a bit bland.


Else Sithole
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The dressing is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Rora Maro
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This salad is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


WavySpooky
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I served this salad with grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal.


Indrajit Yadav
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It tastes even better the next day.


Engr Mostafizar rahman
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I added some chopped cilantro to the salad for a little extra flavor.


Kafil
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans and corn.


Hiba Elahi
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. I can whip it up in about 15 minutes.


Opoku Alfred
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The beans, corn, and bell pepper provide a nice crunch, while the dressing adds a bit of sweetness and spice.


Cheryl Capel
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Captain Horror
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The chili-apricot dressing is a nice change of pace from the usual vinaigrette.


Lourdes Jaramillo
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This three-bean salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that's perfect for summer potlucks and barbecues.