Smoky Bean And Apple Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of EVOO and the bacon. Crisp the bacon then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Add dried chickpeas and reduce heat to medium. Cook until toasted and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Season chickpeas with salt and crushed pepper flakes and cool.
• Place greens in a salad bowl. Whisk together the mustard, vinegar and about 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Add bacon and chickpeas to the salad and toss to coat evenly.

Steps:

• Thinly slice the apples. Toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl.
• Make the dressing: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar and mustard; remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in the sour cream and 1/4 cup water.
• Add the dressing to the bowl with the apples. Add the ham, watercress and endives. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.

Steps:

• Whisk garlic, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, mustard, paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add kidney, pinto, and white beans and toss to combine. Let rest until ready to use.
• Cook green and yellow wax beans in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, then shock in a large bowl of ice water and drain.
• Whisk remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt in another large bowl. Add green and yellow wax beans, celery ribbons, parsley, almonds, and celery leaves, if using, and toss to combine.
• Transfer canned bean mixture to a platter or serving bowl, then top with fresh bean mixture.
• Do Ahead
• The canned bean salad can be dressed and chilled for up to 1 day.

Steps:

• Drain beans and place in a stockpot.
• Cover with 2-3 inches of lightly salted water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1-2 hours, depending on size and type of beans.
• Remove from heat and drain any excess water.
• Spread in a shallow dish and refrigerate until cool.
• Combine vinegar, mustard, molasses and chipotle in a mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.
• Combine beans, onion, apples and parsley in a large bowl.
• Add dressing; toss to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Scrape into a mixing bowl; stir in the black beans, apples, lemon juice, and cilantro. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

Steps:

• Whisk together the mustard and vinegar in a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Using a knife or mandoline, thinly slice the apple into half-moons. Add the apples to the dressing and toss to coat. Add the arugula, smoked almonds and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Dollop the ricotta over the top and serve immediately.