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15 Bean Salad
15 Bean Salad - Like the classic 15 Bean Soup Recipe in cold refreshing salad form. This fabulous summer side dish is a great make-ahead!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Soup , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound 15 bean soup mix, dried bean blend
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Open the bean mix bag and discard the seasoning pack, if included. Soak and cook the beans according to package instructions. Drain and place in a large bowl.
- While the beans are cooling, whisk olive oil, both vinegars, honey, mustard, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Pour all the chopped vegetables and herbs on top of the beans. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss well to coat. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- NOTES: It's wise to start the beans the day before cooking. Beans are best if they have time to soak properly. Follow the instructions on the bean bag for soaking and cooking.
- This salad can be made up to 3 days ahead.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1000IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
36.8mg
(41%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1000IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 36.8mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.