Hearty Three Bean And Ham Salad Recipes

HAM AND BLACK BEAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions with salt and water (butter, optional). When the rice has cooled a bit, transfer to a large mixing bowl and combine gently with the black beans, which have been rinsed and drained.
• Chop the red onion and taste to see if it's too strong for an uncooked salad. If strong, soak the onion in cold water, spiked with a bit of sugar and vinegar, for 10 minutes.
• Drain onion and add to rice mixture, along with the jicama, olives and both bell peppers.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ham; saute, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, adding the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking. Add ham mixture to rice.
• Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to a small jar. Add vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper in small jar with lid. Shake well and drizzle the dressing over the salad.
• Toss with a fork and taste for salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.

HEARTY THREE-BEAN-AND-HAM SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ham, kidney beans, chickpeas, green beans, scallions, and pepper Jack cheese (if using). Add the dressing and gently toss until combined.
• For each portion, arrange 2 leaves of Bibb lettuce to make a bowl on a plate and fill with the bean salad.
• This salad gets better as it sits (up to 4 days, refrigerated), so it's perfect for picnics and potlucks.

HAM AND THREE-BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat ham, barbecue sauce, onion and beans over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Pour into baking dish.
• In large bowl, stir 2 pouches muffin mix, milk, butter and eggs just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Spread over ham and bean mixture to edges of dish.
• Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cornbread is golden brown.

HEARTY HAM AND THREE-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium heat.
• Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and soup is slightly thickened.