Three Bean Salad with Feta

I really love bean salads lately (can you tell?!). They hold up beautifully outside in the warmer months, especially if you're serving them at picnics or barbecues. They're also colorful and add a nice contrast to your main dishes. I like making extra so that I can eat them for lunch the next day too as they are healthy and filling. Like most bean salads, this was so easy to prepare and was packed with wonderful flavors. If you're not a fan of feta cheese just leave it out, but it did add an extra creaminess to the salad. 

Three Bean Salad with Feta
1-15oz. Can Dark Kidney Beans, rinsed
1-15oz. Can Black Beans, rinsed
1-15oz. Can Chick Peas, rinsed
1/4 c. Red Onion, thinly sliced
1/2 c. Feta Cheese, crumbled

Dressing:
1 Lemon, juice only
2 tsp. Dijon Mustard (I use Grey Poupon)
1 tsp. Dried Oregano
1 tbsp. Parsley, chopped
1/3 c. Canola Oil
1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Directions:
1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Add the beans, onion and cheese to separate bowl, then pour the dressing over the beans. 
3. Mix well and refrigerate. Makes 10-1/2 cup servings. 

Enjoy! 

Shared on Family Fresh Meals 8/28/12

3 Bean Chicken Chili

There are several things that I like about chili. One. It's very versatile. You can use just about any type of meat or no meat at all for that matter. Two. It's VERY easy to prepare. The prep time on chili is usually only about 10-15 minutes. Three. You can season it any way you like. Me...I like mine mild but add a little more chili powder and you can create one with a little more kick. Four. You can prepare it the night before if you wish then let it cook on warm/low all day in your slow cooker for a ready made meal after a long day away from home. Whatever your preference, chili is a healthy, filling meal that our family loves. I made this one on Superbowl Sunday and it was so good I served it all on it's own. 

3 Bean Chicken Chili
2 lb. Ground Chicken
1 tbsp. Canola Oil
1/2 c. Red Onion, chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
1-28oz. Can Crushed Tomatoes
3 tsp. Chili Powder
1-15oz. Can Black Beans
1-15oz. Can Red Kidney Beans
1-15oz. Can White Northern Beans
Kosher Salt, to taste

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat the oil and add in the onions and garlic. Saute about 5 minutes, then add in the ground chicken. Stir until the chicken turns white and is cooked through then add in the crushed tomatoes, chili powder and beans. Let simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours over low heat, stirring every 20 minutes. Serve alone or over rice. Serves 8. 

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Enjoy! 


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