Eurekamarinatedbeansalad Recipes

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• Rinse and drain beans well.
• In small glass bowl combine the dressing ingredients. Whisk well.
• Place all the beans, the bell pepper and the diced onion in a *NON-REACTIVE* large salad bowl. Pour the salad dressing over the mixture. Stir to coat.
• Marinate at least 3 hours (better if salad marinates 6-8 hours) but consume within 24 hours.

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• For the spicy chipotle-lime vinaigrette: Whisk together the honey, olive oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice and chipotle chile powder in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
• For the watermelon salad: Combine the watermelon, red onion, mango and cucumber in a medium bowl.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the mint and toss to combine.

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• Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; toss.
• Combine sugar and remaining 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour hot vinegar mixture over bean mixture; stir gently.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Serve with slotted spoon.

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• Combine ingredients in a bowl.
• Chill overnight.
• Toss before serving.

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• For the dressing: Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: Place the romaine lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss. Arrange on a platter to make a base for the salad. Artfully place the meats, peppers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and mozzarella balls around the platter. Garnish with the basil leaves and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.

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• Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and add to the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat very dry. Add to a serving bowl along with the cannellini beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, sliced celery and leaves, red onion, peperoncini, olives and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, peperoncini brine, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Whisk in the olive oil to make a smooth dressing. Pour over the bean mixture and toss well. Season with salt if needed. This salad can be made a day ahead --- the green beans may discolor a bit because of the lemon juice but will taste even better with the longer marination time.

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• Drain the canned beans.
• Combine the drained beans, onion and green pepper in a large bowl.
• In a screw top jar combine vinegar, salad oil, sugar and celery seed.
• Cover and shake well.
• Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables and stir lightly.
• Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Drain before serving.
• Quick Three-Bean Salad.
• Prepare bean salad as above, except substitute one 8 oz bottle of italian salad dressing for the vinegar, salad oil, sugar, and celery seed.
• Continue as directed.
• Marinade in refrigerator for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Drain before serving.

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• In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato, onion, celery and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; gently stir into bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

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• Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately in cold water.
• Transfer green beans to a large bowl and stir in corn, black beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
• Mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours, or up to overnight.

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• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and vinegar and bring to a boil.
• Boil for 3 minutes.
• Pour over veggies and toss well.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. I do mine the night before I intend to serve.
• Serve with a slotted spoon.

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• In a large bowl, combine chickpeas (garbanzos), corn, onion, carrot, and celery.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, paprika, vinegars, garlic, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, 2-3 hours is better.

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• Toss the beans with the tomatoes. Add just enough olive oil to coat.
• Season with salt, pepper, and basil. Stir and serve at room temperature or warmed.

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• In a large zip-lock bag, combine the first 9 ingredients.
• Remove 1/3 cup marinade and refrigerate.
• Pierce steaks several times on both sides with a fork.
• Place in the zip-lock bag and turn to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove steaks, discarding marinade.
• Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 4-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees; medium, 160; well done, 170).
• Warm reserved marinade and serve with steaks.