Best 4 Smoky Bean Salad With Molasses Dressing Recipes

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**Smoky Bean Salad with Molasses Dressing: A Flavorful Symphony for Your Taste Buds**

Welcome to a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The Smoky Bean Salad with Molasses Dressing is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will elevate your dining experience to new heights. This delectable dish combines the smokiness of charred vegetables, the heartiness of beans, and the tangy sweetness of molasses dressing to create a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing. With its easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, this recipe is perfect for home cooks of all levels. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or a flavorful addition to your next potluck, the Smoky Bean Salad with Molasses Dressing is sure to impress. So, let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind this incredible dish!

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Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY PINTO BEAN SALAD WITH SOUTHERN MOLASSES DRESSING



Turkey Pinto Bean Salad with Southern Molasses Dressing image

This salad is a welcome alternative to the usual post-Thanksgiving fare. It's a tasty main dish loaded with good-for-you protein.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Place garlic and tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add the molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and reserved oil. Cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine the turkey, beans, green pepper, celery, onion and parsley. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SMOKY BACON AND BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1/3 cup
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and dried
Salt
Few healthy pinches crushed red pepper flakes
3 hearts romaine, chopped
1 rounded teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, eyeball it

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of EVOO and the bacon. Crisp the bacon then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Add dried chickpeas and reduce heat to medium. Cook until toasted and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Season chickpeas with salt and crushed pepper flakes and cool.
  • Place greens in a salad bowl. Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and about 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Add bacon and chickpeas to the salad and toss to coat evenly.

SMOKY BEAN SALAD WITH MOLASSES DRESSING



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Just the name of this recipe makes my mouth water! The chipotle chilies give it the smoked flavor. You can use canned beans and save a lot of time. Enjoy! Prep time includes soaking. A Spanish recipe.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 4h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups great northern beans (or, if you prefer, use canned beans)
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
1/4 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
3 tablespoons light molasses
2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large bowl.
  • Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches.
  • Let stand at least 4 hours.
  • or overnight.
  • Combine vinegar and mustard seeds in medium bowl.
  • Let stand at least 1 hours.
  • or up to 4.
  • Drain beans.
  • Place in a heavy large saucepan.
  • Add enough water to cover beans by 3 inches.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer till tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Drain, cool beans completely.
  • Whisk sun dried tomatoes, molasses,and chilis into vinegar mixture.
  • Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Combine beans, onion, and parsley in bowl.
  • Add enough dressing to coat salad.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • You can prepare this 6 hours.
  • ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Bring to room temperature.
  • before serving.
  • Enjoy!

CRISPY SMOKED QUAIL SALAD WITH BOURBON-MOLASSES DRESSING



Crispy Smoked Quail Salad with Bourbon-Molasses Dressing image

This rich and smoky salad has become, hands down, the most popular dish on the menu at Bayona. I think it's owing to the combination of textures and flavors, and the way they all mingle together and complement one another. There are several components to this salad, and that's why it's so satisfying. The good news is that many of these steps can be done in advance. The trickiest technique is cold-smoking the quail, which infuses it with natural smoky flavor without cooking it. That means when we fry the batter-dipped bird at the last minute, the result is both crispy and juicy. At the restaurant we make a stock with the smoked quail wings and use it to enrich the dressing, but this is not necessary. If pears are not in season, apples make a good substitute.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ketjap manis (see p. 14)
3 tablespoons canola oil
4 quail, partially deboned (about 5 ounces total)
1 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon walnut vinegar (or 1 teaspoon walnut oil)
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup pure olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons bourbon
(makes about 3/4 cup or 4 to 6 servings)
1/2 cup rice flour
1/3 to 1/2 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
Marinated, smoked quail
Rice Flour Batter
1 ripe pear, cut into quarters, then each quarter into 4 wedges
4 cups young spinach or other salad greens, cleaned
Bourbon-Molasses Dressing
1/4 cup chopped celery hearts and tender leaves
2 tablespoons chopped Pickled Red Onions (p. 196)
2 tablespoons Cajun-spiced Pecans (p. 22)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the honey, ketjap manis, and oil in a medium bowl. Nestle the quail in the marinade, ensuring that each inside cavity is moistened, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Drain the quail and cold-smoke (see below) for about 15 minutes. The quail should not cook in the process.
  • Whisk together the molasses, vinegars, and shallot in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the bourbon.
  • Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. The batter should be the consistency of whipping cream in order to lightly coat the quail.
  • Heat 2 1/2 inches of the frying oil in a deep skillet (large enough to hold the quail in a single layer) to about 350°F. Dip the quail in the batter. Lift them out of the batter and hold over the container, letting the excess drip off. Fry the quail for about 4 minutes, turning once. Drain them on paper towels, cool slightly, and cut into quarters (2 legs and 2 breasts).
  • Place 4 pear wedges on each of four plates. Toss the greens with a few spoonfuls of dressing and the celery hearts and pickled onions, and divide among the plates. Top the salads with the quail and sprinkle with spiced pecans. Drizzle with more dressing, if desired.
  • Cold smoking allows you to cool the smoke before it reaches the food (so the food absorbs flavor without cooking. To cold-smoke, open the vents on both the bottom of the grill and the lid. Remove the lid and top rack from the grill, and center a disposable roasting pan on the coals. Place 1 1/2 cups of sawdust in the pan. Fill the drip pan between the grill and the hot coals with an aluminum or metal tub of ice. Cover the grill and smoke for 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • To make the smoky bean salad more flavorful, use a variety of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the corn on the cob before cutting it off the cob.
  • If you don't have molasses, you can substitute honey or maple syrup.
  • To make the dressing more creamy, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the dressing.
  • Serve the smoky bean salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This smoky bean salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its smoky flavor and molasses dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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