Bean Salad Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Bean Salad recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. It’s a perfect dish for those busy weeknights when you crave something quick and easy to prepare. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a satisfying salad that’s bursting with wholesome goodness.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours and 5 minutes
- Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 4 cups garbanzo beans
- 1 onion
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clean the garbanzo beans thoroughly, removing any debris, and break them into 1-inch pieces. |
| 2 | Rinse the canned beans under cold water to remove excess salt and place them all in a large mixing bowl. |
| 3 | In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, dry mustard, celery seeds, and honey. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well combined and slightly thickened. |
| 4 | Pour the warm dressing over the beans in the mixing bowl, along with the chopped celery and pepper. Gently toss everything together until the beans are evenly coated with the dressing. |
| 5 | Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify. For best results, refrigerate overnight for even better flavor infusion. |
| 6 | Just before serving, finely chop the onion and sprinkle it over the bean salad. Give the salad a final toss to incorporate the onion evenly throughout. |
| 7 | Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light meal on its own. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 170.6
- Fat Content: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 371.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.7g
- Sugar Content: 3g
- Protein Content: 2.7g
Keywords:
Weeknight, Easy
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this bean salad recipe with your favorite vegetables or additional seasonings for added flavor and texture.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just give it a quick stir before serving to redistribute the dressing.
- For a boost of protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu to make this salad a complete and satisfying meal.
- Experiment with different types of beans, such as black beans or kidney beans, to create your own unique variation of this delicious salad.
Give this Bean Salad recipe a try and elevate your weeknight dinner experience with its simplicity and flavor-packed goodness! 🥗✨
