Green Bean Confetti Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, cilantro, peppers, onion, jalapeno if desired and garlic. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, chili powder and sugar. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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• In a bowl, toss together corn, lima beans, green beans, tomatoes, onion, avocado, jalapeño and basil. In a second bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for an hour before serving to let it marinate, if you can stand to wait.

Steps:

• 1. Combine sugar, vinegar, oil and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
• 2. Drain all beans, rinse in cold water, drain and add to bowl. Add onions and peppers. Mix well. Marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours for best flavor.
• 3. NOTES: You can use any type of canned bean you prefer - cannelini, great northern, pinto, red beans, small white, cranberry, etc.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and vinegar to a boil; boil for 3 minutes. Pour over vegetables. cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings.

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• Blanch the green beans in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool completely under cold water. Shake off excess water. Place the beans in a large serving bowl. Add the red pepper and the minced onion and toss well.
• In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper in the cider vinegar. Add the olive oil in a slow stream while whisking constantly. Pour this vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the fresh dill and toss very well. Refrigerate overnight.
• Bring the beans to room temperature half an hour before serving. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Top with crumbled bacon and serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• Rinse and drain beans.
• Drain tomatoes.
• Combine all beans and vegetables in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, salt & pepper.
• Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

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• In large bowl, combine vinegar, chili powder, salt, and oil.
• Blend well.
• Add remaining ingredients to the dressing and stir well.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.
• Serve atop a leaf of lettuce or inside a hollowed-out tomato or bell pepper.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.
• Combine vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Drain cooked green beans and mix with dressing in the bowl while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.