Low Fat Bean Salad Recipes

BEST BEAN SALAD

I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!

Provided by chemjo

Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

Best Bean Salad image

Steps:

Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup salad oil
½ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar

VERY LOW-FAT BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

As we all know, summertime is on its way and I have been looking for some lower fat and healthy recipes. Here is a wonderful looking one that I found on a web site called all-healthy.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Very Low-Fat Black Bean And Corn Salad image

Steps:

Mix all ingredients and chill overnight.
Spoon out 1/2 servings as needed.

Ingredients

2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups crisp canned corn, drained
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

THREE BEAN SALAD (LOW-FAT)

The layering of different types of vinegars gives a complex taste in this low-fat, healthy salad. The prep time does not include marinating time, so allow time for that.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Three Bean Salad (Low-Fat) image

Steps:

Rinse beans under cold water and drain in strainer or colander.
Mix together drained beans with red onion, bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, stir together vinegars and Splenda; adjust sweetening to taste.
Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
Marinate salad several hours under refrigeration, as flavor develops over time.

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can wax beans
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
10 packets Splenda sugar substitute (or to taste)

SKINNY MEXICAN BEAN SALAD

15% fewer calories • 30% less fat • 68% more vitamin A than the original recipe. Bean salad gets sassy and healthier, too.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Skinny Mexican Bean Salad image

Steps:

In large bowl, mix salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended.
Pour dressing over salad; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8.0 g, Protein 9.0 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1198.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) no-salt-added whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, each cut in half
1 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 medium)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 medium)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

FAT-FREE BEAN SALAD

Ruth Beitelspacher of Aberdeen, South Dakota notes, "I recently made this salad to serve at a turkey barbecue. It was just as big a hit as it was for our son's confirmation dinner some 40 years ago." Her trim treatment of the timeless sweet-and-sour beans doesn't cut down on flavor one bit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Fat-Free Bean Salad image

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the green beans, kidney beans, onion, pickle relish and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and sugar; mix well. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) French-style green beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chopped sweet onions
1 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar

AZTEC BLACK BEAN SALAD (VEGAN, LOW FAT)

From fatfreevegan.com. This salad is lovely and can be made ahead. Add or subtract the chipotles to fit your own taste. I have also replaced the cilantro with Italian parsley when served to someone who hates cilantro and it turned out well.

Provided by VegSocialWorker

Categories Beans

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Aztec Black Bean Salad (Vegan, Low Fat) image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beans, onion, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, and chipotle. I use a hand held immersion blender for this.
Pour over salad and toss gently to mix.

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen corn, thawed or 2 cups fresh corn
2 -3 tomatoes, diced or 2 -3 cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons apple cider or 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
1 lemons, juice of or 1 lime, juice of
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 pinch cayenne
1 chipotle chile in adobo, canned in adobo sauce, diced