Layered Bean Salad
A range of flavours and textures come together in one filling bowl of the colourful and delectable Layered Bean Salad. This salad has layers of colour that are visually pleasing, and it also has a delicious blend of ingredients that entice the palate.
With the distinct flavours and nutritional advantages of each layer, this salad is a hearty and satisfying choice for any meal. The Layered Bean Salad’s simplicity and adaptability make it a great choice for a light lunch, a refreshing appetiser, or a side dish at a barbecue.
Every mouthful presents a delicious symphony of flavours, ranging from crunchy vegetables to robust beans, zesty dressing, and creamy toppings. Its ability to be prepared ahead of time also makes it ideal for get-togethers, picnics, and any other event where you want to enjoy a tasty and healthful cuisine without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Now let’s explore the layers of deliciousness and experience the thrill of this tasty salad!
Ingredients:
- Half a teaspoon of sea salt, chopped; or to taste
- one pound fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or more according to flavour
- 2–3 freshly chopped garlic cloves
- 4 cups of your favourite thinly shredded lettuce
- Two fifteen-ounce cans each black beans, thoroughly washed and drained
- Two cups of organic maize (I used thawed frozen)
- Diced large English cucumber
- chopped medium red onion
- 1/2 cup homemade ranch salad dressing
Regarding your Ranch:
- cup plain Greek yoghurt, thin with 1-2 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon each of sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper, and to taste
- tsp of garlic powder
- teaspoon powdered onion
- 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley or dill, freshly chopped
- 3 Tbsps finely chopped chives
Directions:
- Make your homemade ranch first.
- Transfer all of the ranch components into a tiny glass bowl.
- then beat until thoroughly blended. Store in the fridge until needed.
- Combine your tomatoes with the salt, garlic, and
- pepper into a bowl. Gently stir to combine To assemble your layered salad, use a clear glass bowl with straight sides as shown to create this layered look.
- For your first layer spread corn all over the base.
- Next layer the onions and black beans, as shown.Then, arrange the tomatoes over that, followed by cucumbers and lettuce.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing on top, andserve immediately.
- Serve your beautiful salad with a long handled
