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Best Bean Salad Recipe

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One of the best bean salad recipes, i’ve ever made. It goes so well alongside almost any type of summer meal too!

It is made with fresh onions, peppers, cucumber and two different types of beans.

That is all mixed with a can of creamed corn or canned corn along with parmesan cheese. 

absolutely delicious and is healthy because it is packed full of fiber and protein. 

WHAT CAN GO INTO A BEAN SALAD

  • Any type of bean really, I have used Kidney beans before too. 
  • Cubed roma tomatoes 
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado

HOW LONG WILL BEAN SALAD KEEP IN FRIDGE

My bean salad will last ruffly 3 days fresh. However if you add avocados or tomatoes etc to it. I would make sure it is eaten on the very day you make it!

This bean salad is tossed in the most delicious parmesan olive oil garlic sauce. 

You are going to love it!

The canned corn in this recipe, really helps to tie together the whole salad.

However, you can always use frozen corn in replace of that if you do not have it on hand. 

I like to make this bean salad at least once per month.

It will keep in my fridge for a few days and can serve a crowd easily.

HOW MAKE BEAN SALAD

  • Simply empty two cans of strained beans into a large bowl
  • Along with a chopped cucumber, onion along with red and orange peppers. 
  • A can of Creamed Sweet Corn or Corn
  • Then pour over the Paresame dressing 

ARE BEAN SALADS HEALTHY

Yes, packed full of feel good fiber, protein and nutrients. 

WHAT GOES WITH BEAN SALAD

Today, I served this salad along with some Air Fried BBQ Pork Ribs. My recipe for the best homemade Air Fried BBQ pork ribs can be found here: Air Frye BBQ Ribs

REALLY though this salad can be enjoyed alongside just about any meal, think chicken, pork even steak etc. 

LOOKING FOR ANOTHER TYPE OF VINAIGRETTE that would go well with this salad?

Try my recipe below. 

Creamy Lemon and Lime Vinaigrette

Meal Prep Inspiration: Store in sealable containers for up to 3 days in the fridge.

What are some of your favorite summer time salads? 

Looking for more Summertime salads? Try these popular recipes below. 

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Salads, Vinaigrettes and Dressings

How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing

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This recipe will teach you how to make the best homemade Caesar Salad Dressing eva! 

Who does not love Caesar salad? Really it is one of the most popular salads in the Whole World.

Often it is served with croutons as well, however when I am making it at home. I tend to omit them for a more keto type salad. 

You can go ahead and add in some dried bread for your croutons if your wanting or try something pre made. 

IS CAESAR SALAD DRESSING KETO FRIENDLY

Mine is because I omit the Worcestershire sauce and Croutons.

I do this by preference also, however if you want to add those ingredients I have provided the ratio of them below for you.

ARE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING VEGAN

No, however you can make yours vegan simply by adding vegan mayo instead of hellman’s mayo and cut out the anchovy paste. However it will definitely taste different, so I will leave that up to you.

WHAT’S CAESAR SALAD DRESSING MADE OF

My Caesar salad is made of Hellman’s Mayonnaise, fresh parmigiano reggiano cheese, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, anchovy paste, fresh garlic and is seasoned with salt and pepper. 

Some people like to add Worcestershire sauce also. I choose not too! I suggest taking a tsp once it is made and adding a drop to that and tasting it to see whether you want to add some.

If you do, feel free to add anywhere from 1 tsp to 1 tbsp to the dressing. 

Then you will want to add this dressing to the most crispy Romaine lettuce you can find !

And wulla you will have a classic caesar to enjoy in know time. 

I have made a few other homemade favorite “Dressing” recipes on this blog that I will share with you all below. 

Their simply is nothing like making your dressings at home from scratch!

So what makes this a good caesar dressing? Personally it is the ingredients. You will want to use quality ingredients and traditional ingredients. No fillers, that you will see in most of those bottles dressings. 

I know longer by those store bought Caesar dressings and neither will you GUARANTEED!

Once you try this recipe at home. You will even be question how you thought those other store bought varieties where really even cesar at all. 

Other ingredients that can be add to this salad are:

  • Cooked sliced chicken
  • Cooked peeled shrimp
  • Croutons

HOW MAKE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Simply add all your ingredients to a small bowl

AND whisk away!

Some of my favorite main course recipes to serve alongside this Caesar Salad are listed below:

Well that is how it is done folks, it is pretty simple to make homemade classic caesar salad dressing in the comfort of your own home. 

So go ahead and try it. I promise you that you will be forever hooked.

And will probably start your very own lettuce garden as we have. As this salad is super addicting and is something we eat weekly in our home. 

Note: Stores in the fridge up to 3 weeks! 

LOOKING FOR MORE AWESOME SALAD DRESSINGS? Try some of my favorite Homemade Creations below!

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Quick and easy recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

Simple Bean Salad

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This Simple Bean Salad is absolutely delicious and is healthy because it is packed full of fiber and protein. 

This recipe is also known as Mexican Bean Salad, however with a Mexican bean salad.

Most of those recipes call for avocado and cilantro, which I never added to this one.

Of course that goes great in this salad too. So I will leave those additions up to you!

WHAT CAN GO INTO A BEAN SALAD

  • Any type of bean
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado

HOW LONG WILL BEAN SALAD KEEP IN FRIDGE

My bean salad will last ruffly 3 days fresh. However if you add avocados or tomatoes etc to it. I would make sure it is eaten on the very day you make it!

WHAT GOES WITH BEAN SALAD

Today, I served this salad along with some homemade fried chicken. My recipe for the best homemade fried chicken can be found her: Air Fried Chicken

REALLY though this salad can be enjoyed alongside just about any meal, think chicken, pork even steak etc. 

This bean salad is tossed in the most delicious citrus sauce that you are sure to love! You will find that recipe below in the recipe card. 

The sweet corn and green peppers give this salad a nice crunch and flavor so be sure not to skimp on them.

I like to make this bean salad at least once per month. It will keep in my fridge for a few days and can serve a crowd easily.

HOW MAKE BEAN SALAD

  • Simply empty two cans of strained beans into a large bowl
  • Along with a chopped onion and green pepper
  • Frozen Sweet Corn
  • Then pour over the Vinaigrette dressing 

ARE BEAN SALADS HEALTHY

Yes, packed full of feel good fiber, protein and nutrients. 

LOOKING FOR ANOTHER TYPE OF VINAIGRETTE that would go well with this salad? Try my recipe below. 

Creamy Lemon and Lime Vinaigrette

If wanting  your to feed more people than what this recipe does.

Then I recommend doubling this recipe up with my easy to use recipe adjuster above and then you can serve a larger group. 

Meal Prep Inspiration: Store in sealable containers for up to 3 days in the fridge, just make sure you are using firm avocados and not putting the dressing on top till your ready to eat.

What are some of your favorite summer time salads? 

Looking for more Summertime salads? Try these popular recipes below. 

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Appetizers & Sides, Dinner ideas, Salads, Seafood

Crab Potato Salad

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This Crab Potato Salad is made with imitation crab meat, potatoes, mayo, onions and a few secret spices. So follow along for this unique yet classic recipe that your sure to love. 

The kick off to Summer has begun. And you know what that means? 

Canada Day is right around the corner as well as BBQ’s and picnics. 

And of course getting together more with people in the great outdoors. Yippy! 

My Crab Potato salad is not only super unique! It is inexpensive and satisfying meal option for any type of gathering. 

This Crab Potato Salad is just like any other Potato Salad except it showcases our Canadian Snow Crab and is so delicious.

You can use real snow crab for this potato salad or imitation crab meat.

Both will work amazing in this recipe, so it really depends on your preference. 

This potato salad will leave your guests wanting seconds and most likely asking you for the recipe!

So if you’re looking for a unique summertime potato salad, then why not surprise everyone with this “Amazing Crab Potato Salad”.

Fresh crab works amazing in here, however you can always substitute for imitation crab which we did today and works just as good. 

This potato salad has just a hint of sweetness from the snow crab and red peppers, however it has a balance of flavors that also come from the old bay seasoning, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

I came up with this recipe a few years back and have been making every June long weekend every since for the family.

You can choose to add imitation crab meat or real crab.

Did you know that most of the Worlds snow crab comes from our Atlantic Provinces?

Yup it’s true, the best quality snow crab comes from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and Newfoundland and Labrador

So it is only appropriate that it this potato salad be listed under Canadian cuisine, right? 

We hope you enjoy this potato salad as much as we do:)

LOOKING FOR OTHER SUMMER SALAD RECIPES?

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Salads, Vinaigrettes and Dressings

Creamy Citrus Ginger Vinaigrette

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This Healthy Creamy Citrus Ginger Vinaigrette is made with plain yogurt, orange juice, lemon juice, ground ginger, minced garlic olive oil and a few spices. 

This Vinaigrette is the start to a line of Healthy Vinaigrette recipes that I will be featuring on my blog over the next few weeks.

So if you liked this one, then be sure to follow me as I will be releasing more of my favorite homemade vinaigrettes in the coming weeks.

This type of vinaigrette goes well on many different types of salads. Think shrimp, white fish, chicken or chick pea type salads and of course with avocados, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and pretty much any type of veggie.

So what makes this a healthy vinaigrette?

Well it is the Plain Yogurt, then I mix that delicious yogurt with fresh orange and lime juice along with some minced fresh ginger, ginger powder, olive oil and salt to taste.

I know longer purchase those store bought salad vinaigrette or dressings, because I have learned to make these better and healthier ones at home.

This Vinaigrette pairs really well with all types of vegetables and proteins. I like to use mason jars for my dressings.

Then you can simply shake everything together and wulla it’s ready to enjoy! You will find a few of my recipes below that feature this dressing in them!

 Citrus Explosion = Delicious! 

Stores in the fridge up to 3 weeks!

Also if you prefer more sweet than tangy vinaigrette feel free to add anywhere from 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of honey to sweeten it up. Personally I like it without!

Then store in the fridge for a minimum of one hour to allow the flavors to merge. 

LOOKING FOR MORE AWESOME DIP/DRESSINGS? Try some of my favorite Homemade Creations below!

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Chicken, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Salads

Avocado Chicken Salad Keto

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This Avocado Chicken Salad Keto is made with perfectly seasoned.

The secret is in the dressing so follow along for the best summer salad eva!

Simple satisfying, healthy and delicious.  You’re sure to feel great after eating this low carb protein packed salad.

Now don’t get me wrong I love carbs, but I also believe that in order to enjoy them.

I have to also enjoy not having them sometimes. And when summer rolls around, I try to limit them more for the sake of my figure.

I’ve been trying to cut out as many carbs as possible these past few weeks, because swimsuit season is right around the corner and I have to keep up with my buff partner.

He’s been hitting the gym a lot these past few month and since I pretty much just walk the dogs to stay in shape.

I knew I had to do a bit more now that I’m no longer in my 20’s anymore and the weight just seems to keep creeping up onto me now much faster.

So I created this salad and have been eating it every other day for lunch and even making a few meal preps.

It’s one of those guilt free yet so oh so satisfying salads that is sure to help anyone stay on track towards obtaining or maintaining those summer fitness goals.

Also I’m sure that if you brought this over to some kind of summer gathering this year, it would be gone in no time. And of course it’s up to you if you want to share the recipe 🙂 

So if your looking to slim down a bit as well this summer then you are going to want to eat this salad as often as possible too.

Plus it’s super healthy for you so go ahead and make a few meal preps while your at it. 

Packed with just enough protein and healthy fats to make it a meal or great as a side dish too. I hope you enjoy!

If you loved this recipe? Chances are you will also love some of my other pasta salad recipes.

Note: If you can’t get your hands on “Szeged chicken rub” you can replace it with Garlic Powder, Basil, Paprika, Oregano and some salt.

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Appetizers & Sides, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes and Dressings

Creamy Lemon and Lime Vinaigrette

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This Healthy Creamy Lemon and Lime Vinaigrette goes well on many different types of salads. 

Think shrimp, white fish, chicken or chick pea type salads and of course with avocados, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and pretty much any type of veggie.

This is the start to a line of “Healthy Vinaigrette” recipes that I will be sharing on this blog over the next few weeks, so if you liked this one. 

Then be sure to follow me as I will be releasing more of my favorite homemade vinaigrettes in the coming weeks.

So what makes this a healthy vinaigrette? Well it is the Plain Yogurt, then I mix that delicious yogurt with fresh limes and lemons, cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil and salt to taste.

I know longer by those store bought salad vinaigrette or dressings, because I have learned to make even better ones at home.

This Vinaigrette pairs really well with all types of vegetables and proteins. And can be  stored in mason jars in your fridge for up to 3 weeks. 

One of my favorite ways to use this dressing would be on fish tacos and over a fresh Corn on the Cob salad. See below for that full recipe!

I like to use mason jars for my dressings. Then you can simply shake everything together and wulla it’s ready to enjoy!

Healthy Creamy and Light = Perfection! 

Note: Stores in the fridge up to 3 weeks! Also if you prefer more sweet than tangy vinaigrette feel free to add anywhere from 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of honey to sweeten it up.

Personally I like it without!


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Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Salads

Easy Chicken Pasta Salad

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This Easy Chicken Pasta Salad  is made with Chicken, Baby tomatoes & Romaine Lettuce and can be enjoyed warm or cold  for dinner or lunch. 

With only 3 main ingredients it’s easy to make and super healthy.

Keep in mind that if your wanting to enjoy this salad at a later time, it’s best to add the romaine lettuce when your ready to eat it. Otherwise it will wilt if left in the fridge for some time.

Also feel free to add a few cheese cubes to this salad, white cheddar would work really well here. 

Tossed in a low calorie vinaigrette, you are sure make this Chicken, Tomato & Romaine Balsamic Pasta Salad time and time again.

Or if you have a favorite low calorie dressing go ahead and use that in replace of mine. But first off try mine, you may be surprised at how simple at tasty it is.

What can be easier than this salad? You will start by cooking the penne pasta till al dente then during that time you can season and cook the chicken breasts.

Shredding the chicken then throwing all together. This Salad goes well as a side dish or served as the main course.

 


 

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