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    Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

    January 13, 2015 by Jenn 13 Comments

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    This Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives recipe is a little different than your usual party food, and your guests will absolutely love the flavor!

    It's not fatty, loaded up with cheese, dripping with grease...sure, we all love those things, but I am doing Weight Watchers right now and I need healthier options!

    Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe
    Super Bowl Appetizers Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

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    Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

    So I have a tiny confession to make. I don't give a flying pig about football. Or any sport, if I am being completely honest. I have gone so far as to actually host Super Bowl® parties in the past, but I just do it for the food and the friends - the same motive behind ANY party!

    I don't really need a reason to invite friends and family over, pop open a few beers and kick back and have fun. The football is inconsequential; if my guests enjoy it, great. If they just came for the commercials and conversation, it's all good too!

    Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

    You can make this Vegetarian Bean Salad Recipe the day before your big party and save yourself a little prep work the day of.

    Of course, this is a great party appetizer to make year-round, don't just save it for the football games!

    If you would rather skip all of my cooking tips, important information for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the recipe, just hit that jump to recipe button and it will take you down to the printable recipe card! I know that a lot of people are old fashioned - like me! - and like to have a printed out recipe card for their family's recipe book.

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    Vegetarian Bean Salad Recipe

    How to make this Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

    Ingredients needed to make this Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

    • 1 cup pinto beans (DRIED, not canned)
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
    • ½ Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives, sliced lengthwise into quarters
    • 1 medium carrots, grated
    • 8 sprigs of Cilantro leaves, chopped
    • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 lemon, juiced - 2 ½ tablespoon juice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Directions for making this Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

    Soak the beans overnight in water, rinse and put in small pot over medium heat barely covered with water. 

    Vegetarian Bean Salad Recipe

    Add 1 teas. Oregano, ½ teas. Garlic Powder, ½ teas. Cumin and Bay leaf, bring to a boil then simmer covered until the beans are tender not mushy, approximately 30 minutes. 

    Drain and toss with Salt and let excess water continue to drain.

    In a pan over medium high heat add the Oil and heat until it shimmers, add the olives and cook until blistered, about 5 minutes.

    Add the beans and the Olives with the Oil to a bowl.

    Add the Carrots, Cilantro, Onion, Lemon juice, Pepper and remaining Garlic Powder, Oregano and Cumin and toss to coat.

    Refrigerate at least an hour, stir before serving.

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    Super Bowl Appetizers Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

    Vegetarian Bean Salad Recipe

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    Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Keyword bean salad, beans, olives, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Jennifer

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Pinto Beans dried
    • 1 teas. Garlic Powder
    • 1 ½ teas. Oregano
    • 1 teas. Ground Cumin
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
    • ½ Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives sliced lengthwise into quarters
    • 2 Medium Carrots grated
    • 6-8 Sprigs worth of Cilantro Leaves chopped
    • 4 Green Onion thinly sliced
    • 1 Lemon juiced (2 ½ Tbsp.)
    • ½ teas. Salt
    • ½ teas. Pepper

    Instructions

    1. Soak the beans overnight in water, rinse and put in small pot over medium heat barely covered with water.  Add 1 teas. Oregano, ½ teas. Garlic Powder, ½ teas. Cumin and Bay leaf, bring to a boil then simmer covered until the beans are tender not mushy, approximately 30 minutes.  Drain and toss with Salt and let excess water continue to drain.
    2. In a pan over medium high heat add the Oil and heat until it shimmers, add the olives and cook until blistered, about 5 minutes.
    3. Add the beans and the Olives with the Oil to a bowl.
    4. Add the Carrots, Cilantro, Onion, Lemon juice, Pepper and remaining Garlic Powder, Oregano and Cumin and toss to coat.
    5. Refrigerate at least an hour, stir before serving.

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    1. Tammy Litke (@threedifferent)

      January 13, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      I agree on this one! I love the combination of flavors in this salad. This would make a great dish to bring to a summer picnic too.

    2. Liz Mays

      January 14, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      The ingredients in this recipe look really good. Although I wouldn't do it for game day, I see in the summer for cookouts often!

    3. vanessa: thequeenofswag

      January 15, 2015 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      This looks so incredibly tasty. I'm Puerto Rican so naturally I love any recipe that has beans in it. I can't wait to try this.

    4. Donna

      January 15, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      The only reason I do any kind of Super Bowl party or even watch the game is for the food, commercials, half-time show, and the fellowship. 🙂 This bean salad sounds amazing and I can't wait to try it!

    5. angie

      January 20, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      this dish to me has family gathering all over it think I will add this recipe to my recipe box and serve at the next get together
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    6. Lori Hart

      January 20, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      Fried kalamata? I have to try that! Genius... I found your recipe over at the Inspire Me Tuesday link party. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you would come over and share this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it!

      Have a wonderful day!

    7. Julia @ Swirls and Spice

      January 21, 2015 at 3:21 pm

      I love the ingredients in your salad. Olives are not something I have ever fried, but I think that needs to change!

    8. Becky at Cooking with Vinyl

      January 22, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      This looks great! I found it on a link party. I'm a new food blogger and love meeting others. I've followed your social networks and hope we can connect on those. I'm excited to read more of your blog because I, too, love nachos (saw that on your Twitter). Becky

    9. Heather Grow

      January 26, 2015 at 2:18 am

      This salad looks so yummy. I've never fried olives before but it sounds like a fun addition.

    10. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

      January 29, 2015 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      It looks really good and I am very intrigued about the fried kalamata olives...the kids and I are pretty much addicted to those here! I'm pinning this to try it! Thanks for sharing it with us at #FoodieFriDIY...hope to see you at the party again tonight!

    11. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods

      January 30, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      I could care less about football too! But yummy party food? I'm all over that!

      Thanks so much for the recipe and for sharing on Show Me Saturday. I can't wait to see what you bring to the party this weekend!
      ~ Ashley

    12. nicole dz

      February 15, 2015 at 4:12 am

      5 stars
      I am so loving all these tasty ingredients that go into making this, perfect side dish!

    13. shelly peterson

      March 03, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Nice to see a healthier recipe option. It looks like this is full of flavor.

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