TURKISH BEAN SALAD

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A delicious Turkish side dish featuring navy beans, onions, bell peppers and olives, and then seasoned with a light herbal dressing. It's served chilled or at room temperature, so it's great for those scorching hot days when you crave chilled yet filling dishes. It's also great as a mild side dish to accompany a particularly...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups navy beans or white beans, cooked and drained
1 cup medium red onion, halved and then thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2.25oz can sliced black olives, drained
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 cups torn lettuce leaves
1 large lemon, quartered to make 4 wedges (for garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium-size bowl, add the beans, onion slices, parsley, both bell peppers, olives, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and toss until well combined. Cover bowl, and let chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  • 2. Divide the lettuce among 4 individual salad plates. Place 1/4 of the bean salad on top of each bed of lettuce.
  • 3. Garnish each serving with a lemon wedge, and serve immediately.

Dylan Clong
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans and vegetables.


Muhammad Awwal Muhammad
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This is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


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


Amanda Lee
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


sindy zamora
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This is a delicious and refreshing salad. The beans add a nice protein boost and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Konok Roy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can of beans in my pantry, so it's easy to throw this salad together on a weeknight.


Dale Winston
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahd Altaf
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful salad. The beans are a good source of protein and fiber, and the vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. The dressing is light and tangy, and it really brings all the flavors together.


Tayyab Kamoka
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the bright, fresh flavors. It's the perfect salad for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Aliza Perry
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This Turkish Bean Salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The beans were perfectly cooked and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.