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!
Why we love this 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 football 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!
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!
Are you looking for more quick an easy Appetizer recipes to serve like this Vegetarian Bean Salad Recipe?
Check out these super appetizer recipes that I have shared over the years. Like our popular Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip 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.
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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Bean Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Pinto Beans dried
- 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
- 2 Medium Carrots grated
- 6-8 Sprigs worth of Cilantro Leaves chopped
- 4 Green Onion thinly sliced
- 1 Lemon juiced (2 ½ Tbsp.)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
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.
Liz Mays says
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!
vanessa: thequeenofswag says
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.
Donna says
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!
angie says
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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Lori Hart says
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!
Julia @ Swirls and Spice says
I love the ingredients in your salad. Olives are not something I have ever fried, but I think that needs to change!
Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says
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
Heather Grow says
This salad looks so yummy. I've never fried olives before but it sounds like a fun addition.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
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!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
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
nicole dz says
I am so loving all these tasty ingredients that go into making this, perfect side dish!
shelly peterson says
Nice to see a healthier recipe option. It looks like this is full of flavor.