Layered Summer Bean Salad Recipes

SUMMER BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oranges, beans, green pepper, onion and parsley. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar and sugar; shake well. , Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

LAYERED GARDEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. glass bowl, layer the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix salad dressing and cumin seeds; drizzle over salad.

SUMMERY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and olive oil in a bowl; season with black pepper and salt. Mix together black beans, garbanzo beans, tomato, cucumber, and red onion in a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

SUMMER BEAN SALAD II

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently toss beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, lime juice, and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Mix in basil just before serving.

MIXED SUMMER BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Trim stem ends of beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch each type of bean separately until crisp-tender. Refresh in ice water, drain, and pat dry.
• Toss beans with shallot, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add vinegar to taste and herbs, if desired.
• Arrange red-leaf lettuce and beans on each of 4 plates, and serve.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Place lettuce in 3-qt. bowl. Cover with layers of 1 cup cheese, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas.
• Mix mayo, sour cream and basil until blended; spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Refrigerate 5 hours.
• Top with remaining cheese and bacon just before serving.

LAYERED SUMMERTIME SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and garlic powder; set aside. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; toss with onions and half of the bacon., In a large salad bowl, layer half the romaine, pasta mixture, peas, cauliflower, broccoli, red pepper, mayonnaise mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with remaining bacon. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Layer spinach, 1 cup of the cheese, the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas in 3-qt.serving bowl.
• Mix mayo, sour cream and basil.
• Spread over salad, completely covering top of salad (gently spread the mayonnaise mixture over the entire salad, sealing to the edges to lock in the taste).
• Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 5 hours.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon just before serving.

MAKE-AHEAD SUMMER BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine sugar, vinegar, oil, and pepper for sauce in a saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium-low to low heat until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• While sauce is cooling, gently mix kidney beans, wax beans, green beans, bell pepper, and green onions together in a large bowl.
• Pour slightly cooled sauce over veggie mixture and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving or freezing, stirring once or twice if possible. To serve, drain and serve with a slotted spoon.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the yellow pepper, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a clear serving bowl.
• Repeat with remaining vegetables, tossing each in a different juice or vinegar and oil combination, spreading each in a thin layer in the bowl.

7-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

LAYERED SUMMERTIME SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In medium bowl, mix pasta, onions and half of the bacon. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, sugar and garlic powder.
• In 3 1/2-quart salad bowl, layer salad greens, pasta mixture, pea pods, cauliflower, broccoli and bell pepper. Pour mayonnaise mixture evenly over top.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining bacon just before serving.

SUMMER BEAN SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add all of the beans and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes (they'll all be done at roughly the same time). Drain, transfer to a bowl of salted ice water to stop the cooking, and drain well. Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss int he shallots, walnuts, and parsley.
• In a jar, combine the mustard, water, sugar, lemon juice, oil, creme fraiche, salt, and pepper. Put the cap on and shake vigorously to emulsify. Just before you serve the salad, pour the dressing over the beans and toss well to coat with the dressing.

LAYERED SPINACH-BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon or lime juice, vinegar, mustard, and pepper. Set aside.
• In a deep, clear, glass bowl, layer the salad as follows: 6 cups spinach leaves, 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1 cup beans, 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat the layers. Top the salad with avocado.
• To serve, pass salad around table followed by the dressing.

LAYERED SUMMER BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together the marinara sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, green onions, and jalapeno in a mixing bowl. Place the dressing aside. 2. Combine cannelini beans with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly in bottom of large clear glass bowl. 3. Combine kidney beans with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly on top of cannelini beans. 4. Combine cucumber and red onion; season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly on top of kidney bean layer. 5. Combine black beans, cilantro, Tabasco, and 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly as next layer of salad. 6. Combine garbanzo beans, chives, and 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper. Layer on salad. 7. Blanch green beans 2-3 minutes in large pot of boiling salted water. Drain; transfer to bowl of ice water. Drain. Combine with peppadews and remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper. Layer on top of salad.