8 festive bean and salad Recipes

red cabbage, green bell pepper, de-seeded and diced, pineapple, peeled and finely chopped or 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks, oranges, peeled and segmented, green onions, thinly sliced, celery ribs, and leaves chopped, hazelnuts, toasted (can substitute almonds or walnuts), adzuki beans, cooked, drained or 1/2 cup black beans or 1/2 cup red beans, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, freshly squeezed orange juice, salt & freshly ground black pepper

tuna , packed in olive oil, red onion, diced, orange bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, black beans, drained, green chile peppers, chopped, mayonnaise (optional), ground cumin, salt and pepper to taste, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), spicy salsa verde to taste (optional)

kidney beans, drained, garbanzo beans, drained, sliced green onions, salad dressing, salad oil, vinegar, fresh lemon juice, sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic salt, pepper, lettuce, fresh cilantro, avocados , halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced, dip the avocado slices in a little fresh lemon juice

green beans, drained, red beans, drained, wax beans, drained, black beans, drained, great northern beans, drained, chopped celery, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, chopped red pepper, chopped orange pepper, chopped yellow pepper, sugar, vinegar, oil

black beans, rinsed and drained, mexicorn, drained, chopped bell pepper, chopped purple onion, lime juice, chopped cilantro, tomato, seeded and diced, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

avocados, pitted and peeled, thick salsa, head green leaf lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce, tortilla chips, black beans, rinsed and drained, chopped green onion, red bell pepper, diced in 1/4 inch chunks, green bell pepper, diced in 1/4 inch chunks, grated monterey jack pepper cheese, grated sharp cheddar cheese