Hearty Three-Bean-and-Ham Salad Recipe

Name: Hearty Three-Bean-and-Ham Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound thick-cut ham steak (from your supermarkets deli counter), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; One 15-ounce can cut green beans, rinsed and drained; 2 scallions (white and light green parts), chopped; 4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (optional); 1 head Bibb lettuce

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound thick-cut ham steak (from your supermarkets deli counter), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can cut green beans, rinsed and drained
2 scallions (white and light green parts), chopped
4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (optional)
1 head Bibb lettuce

1
To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the ham, kidney beans, chickpeas, green beans, scallions, and pepper Jack cheese (if using).
3
Add the dressing and gently toss until combined.
4
For each portion, arrange 2 leaves of Bibb lettuce to make a bowl on a plate and fill with the bean salad.
5
This salad gets better as it sits (up to 4 days, refrigerated), so its perfect for picnics and potlucks.

730

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Hearty Three-Bean-and-Ham Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Hearty Three-Bean-and-Ham Salad

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