Simple Low Fat White Bean Salad Recipes

WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, place the prepared white beans, tomatoes, onions, parsley and cilantro.
• In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Shell the beans. (For dried beans, rinse them, place in saucepan, cover with water to 2 inches, and bring to boil. Remove from heat; allow beans to soak for 1 hour.)
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large, heavy pot. Add carrots, onions and garlic, and saute over medium-low heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until tender. Add fresh beans (or soaked and drained dried beans) and 8 cups water. Add tied herbs; bring to simmer.
• Partly cover pot, and simmer fresh beans about 30 minutes, until they are tender. (Dried beans should be simmered for about 1 1/2 hours, and any foam on the water's surface should be skimmed off.)
• When beans are nearly tender, about 10 minutes before end of cooking time, add salt to taste. When beans are tender (make sure they are not undercooked), drain them.
• Remove garlic and herbs, transfer beans to large bowl lined with paper towels and toss them lightly to dry them. Cover to keep them warm.
• Beat remaining olive oil and vinegars together in salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add warm beans and parsley. Fold all ingredients together, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve while still warm.

FAT-FREE BEAN SALAD

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.

LOW FAT BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Use your choice of beans.
• Rinse the canned beans real well.
• Add your choice of vegetables or your own vinaigrette.
• Enjoy.

WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans, celery, red pepper, vinegar, and oil in a medium bowl. Toss until well combined. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Add basil and serve immediately.
• Morph: For a super quick white bean dip: puree the salad in a food processor or blender, add 1 or 2 dashes of hot sauce and serve on crackers or grilled bread.