Best 9 Quick Colorful Bean Salad Recipes

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In need of a quick and easy recipe that brings vibrancy and taste to your table? Look no further than our curated guide to the best quick colorful bean salad recipes. This article will take you on a culinary journey through a world of flavors, colors, and textures, showcasing how simple it can be to create a delightful and nutritious dish in minimal time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RAINBOW BEAN SALAD



Rainbow Bean Salad image

Serve up this easy bean salad for a side dish or even snack. Loaded with a variety of fresh vegetables and beans. This rainbow bean salad is so delicious.

Provided by Kelsey Apley

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 15.25 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5 ounces can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5 ounces can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
1 yellow bell pepper (seeded and diced)
⅓ cup red onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
1 3.8 ounces can of sliced black olives, drained
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
1- pint grape tomatoes (quartered)
¼ cup finely chopped parsley
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dijon mustard

Steps:

  • To make this rainbow bean salad, you will want to prep all your veggies and open your cans and place them in a bowl.
  • Then in a jar or bowl, you will want to work on adding all the ingredients for your dressing. Place lid on the jar and shake, or use a whisk to mix up the dressing.
  • Pour over the veggies and beans, and toss the salad.
  • Store your rainbow bean salad in the fridge for at least 4 hours or let it sit overnight.
  • Then right before serving give your bean salad a toss, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 348 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

COLORFUL BEAN SALAD



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My bean salad is a mainstay, both for family meals and neighborhood potlucks. People rave about the cumin dressing with its zesty flavor. The salad tastes even better when made ahead and marinated in the fridge overnight.-Beth Brown, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the beans, corn and onions; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

COLORFUL FOUR BEAN SALAD



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This is a very tasty and easy bean salad made with four kinds of beans, red onion, and celery in a vinegar dressing. My friend next door gave it to me years ago.

Provided by Kathleen White

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time P1DT20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar pimento peppers, drained and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can cut green beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can yellow wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the white sugar, vinegar, and vegetable oil. Stir in the celery, green pepper, red onion and pimentos. Pour the green beans, wax beans, lima beans and kidney beans into a colander, and rinse under cold water. Let drain for a few minutes, then stir into the bowl with the rest of the salad. Store in a large jar in the refrigerator, and shake or turn occasionally for 1 day to marinate. If you do not have a sealed container, simply stir the salad every few hours. This keeps for about a week, but will be gone sooner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 19 g

QUICK AND EASY BEAN SALAD



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Toss white beans with red onion, tomatoes, parsley, and balsamic vinegar for an easy, satisfying side dish.

Provided by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Categories     HarperCollins     Side     Bean     Salad     Tomato     Parsley     Onion     Vinegar     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Vegan     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium or no-salt-added cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon no-salt seasoning blend, adjusted to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Serve cold as a salad or heat in the microwave for a warm entrée.

COLORFUL BLACK BEAN SALAD



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A spicy (but not too hot) chili dressing coats this sensational veggie salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 small cloves garlic, crushed
1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn, cooked, drained
3 cups diced peeled jicama
3 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (3 cups)
6 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
6 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • Add salad ingredients; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg

COLORFUL BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Colorful Black Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JamiLeigh

Categories     Black Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 medium lime, juice of
1 dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine.
  • Toss and serve.

COLORFUL KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



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You'll find similar salads at many German BBQs or on cold buffets. It is quick and simple, can be prepared ahead and makes a good vegetarian meal with some whole wheat bread and butter. I love kidney beans and I love salad, so this is among my favorites.- I like it with some tang from the vinegar, feel free to add a little more sugar.

Provided by Inge 1505

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 yellow bell pepper, in 3/8 inch dice
1 medium tomatoes, deseeded, in 3/8 inch dice
1 jalapeno, deseeded, minced (to taste)
2 small scallions, in 3/8 inch slices
2 tablespoons basil, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Note: I use white and light green parts of scallions only. - Adjust hotness to your taste by choosing the amount of jalapeno.
  • For the dressing mix all ingredients except oil together until blended. Add oil and taste. It should be nicely sour.
  • Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl, pour dressing over and mix thoroughly.
  • Let flavors blend for at least 15 minutes or keep in the fridge up to 24 hours ( use less jalapeno then). Serve at room temperature.
  • NOTE: If you plan to make the salad ahead of time, consider to add the basil only 30 minutes before serving, so it won't get all brown, but the flavors will have time to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 644, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11.3

COLORFUL CORN 'N' BEAN SALAD



Colorful Corn 'n' Bean Salad image

This quick recipe couldn't be easier...the liquid from the corn relish becomes a ready-made dressing! And because there's no mayo, it's a perfect salad to bring along on summer outings.-TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (13 ounces) corn relish
1/2 cup canned kidney beans
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet orange pepper
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 16-ounce cans black beans
1 sweet yellow pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Turn the cans of beans upside down and open them from the bottom. This makes it easier to remove the beans. Dump the beans into a colander and rinse them with cold water. Drain them well and place them in a mixing bowl.
  • Fold in the yellow and red pepper and the onion.
  • Beat the vinegar and cumin together, then beat in the oil. Fold the dressing into the bean mixture and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and cover. It can be kept at room temperature for many hours before serving or refrigerated. Remove it from refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 520 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe beans. If you're using canned beans, rinse and drain them well before using.
  • To save time, you can cook the beans in advance. Just let them cool completely before using them in the salad.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/4 of the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of beans and vegetables in this salad. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, corn, and chopped bell peppers.
  • This salad is best served chilled. It makes a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or you can enjoy it on its own as a light and healthy lunch.

Conclusion:

This colorful bean salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy beans. It's packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give this colorful bean salad a try!

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