Tuscan Bean Salad Costco Recipes

HEALTHY TUSCAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small mason jar, combine the Skinny Basil Pesto (or store made pesto), canola oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place cover on mason jar and shake well, to combine all ingredients.
• Check the seasoning and adjust, if necessary. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, navy beans, cooked barley, green peppers, red peppers,diced tomato, sun dried tomatoes, and green onions. Season with ground black pepper.
• Toss the bean salad with the Tuscan Dressing, recipe above.
• Taste for seasoning, adjust if necessary.
• Chill salad for a few hours or overnight to blend the flavors. Serve as a side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla or pita chips
• Serve as a side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla or pita chips

COLORFUL TUSCAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until serving. Stir in basil. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TUSCAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a serving bowl and add onion.
• Drain tuna and break into large flakes. Add to the beans.
• Add half the parsley, 2 tablespoons dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter and spoon salad over the leaves.
• Toss tomatoes with 2 teaspoons dressing, add salt and pepper to taste, and toss again.
• Arrange tomatoes around edges of salad plate. Sprinkle tuna and tomatoes.
• with the remaining parsley and serve.