A colorful, tongue-tantalizing salad using black beans and tart apples. This salad can be served plain, on a bed of lettuce, or with tortilla chips.Read More
This is the perfect black bean salad for any casual gathering. Especially good for a picnic or the ideal starter to a full-blown dinner party.Read More
Pan-fried halloumi, 3 types of beans, red onion, fresh cilantro, and mint are tossed with homemade vinaigrette for a unique salad your taste buds will love.Read More
Green papaya is usually found in Asian, Vietnamese, and Thai salads and dishes. I've taken the crisp crunchiness of green papaya and given it a Mexican/Tex-Mex twist! My kids love it when I use a bit less cilantro and chili powder.Read More
I tried to duplicate this light, refreshing salad that my Tunisian in-laws make. I put my own 'twist' on this with the addition of lemon zest. Using colorful vegetables makes for a light salad with a beautiful presentation. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and serve with crusty baguettes.Read More
Perfect recipe for those who enjoy eating delicious food more than preparing it! Letting the frozen vegetables thaw instead of cooking them cuts down on the prep time and helps keep them crisp. Feel free to mix and match with different types of beans; I've also used garbanzo beans, white beans, black-eyed peas, and kidney beans in this recipe.Read More
Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!Read More
This is a great year-round salad that travels well. It is totally vegan, but no meat eater will complain! It's good served by itself or over lettuce.Read More
A quick and simple plant-based, vegan salad that is great at room temperature or cold. I make this protein-packed dish for my kids' school lunch 2 to 3 times a month. I sometimes use small white beans when out of garbanzos, and add avocado and/or cooked quinoa, tomato, or cucumber to change it up or stretch it. It is great for picnics, potlucks, and kids' school lunches, and can be side or main dish, served on a bed of spinach, or in a wrap.Read More
This Mediterranean-style roasted red pepper and lentil salad recipe is a perfect summer salad to share with friends and family over a picnic or for dinner. This whole-food lentil salad recipe is super easy to make and vegan-friendly!Read More
This bright, simple salad is a great pot luck dish, or a great main dish served with tortillas or cornbread. Depending on your family's tastes, red peppers can be all sweet bell peppers, or can be a combination of sweet and hot peppers. Keeps well for several days.Read More
I first had this cold-marinated green bean salad in Berlin, Germany. The fresh dill and onion in the vinaigrette really brighten up the salad. I have found that this dish goes really well with potatoes.Read More
This salad recipe is great for summer picnics. It's delicious, quick, and easy to make. You can substitute the variety of beans in this recipe with other types and still have a great bean salad. I sometimes use cannellini beans in place of the green beans and it still tastes great!Read More
This pasta and bean salad is a colorful and simple little side dish that's been a big hit at potlucks and picnics. It's easy to prepare, healthy, and delicious!Read More
I've never been a huge bean salad fan, due to the textures primarily. However, this bean salad my grandmother and mother passed along is great because it adds a good crunchiness with cucumbers, green peppers, onion, and celery!Read More
This is a very simple recipe to make and it takes very little time or expense to put it together. You can substitute any bean you would like of add additional varieties to make a four or five bean salad. It's your food, make it the way you would like.Read More
This tasty three bean salad is great for buffets, summer picnics, and cookouts. It's easy to make but tastes best when chilled for at least 12 hours. It keeps well and serves a lot of people.Read More
What happens when you cross cannellini bean salad and caprese salad? This fresh and delicious salad, that’s what!—and It’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish. It also makes a great lunch on its own.Read More
This shaved asparagus and white bean salad, vibrant and flavorful, could easily be your main dish. With cucumbers, tomatoes, and radishes, it’s lightly dressed with fresh lemon juice and olive oil to let all the natural flavors shine.Read More
This 3 bean salad is easy to make, keeps well, and serves a lot of people! We like to prep it ahead to serve with a variety of other salads when we prepare a buffet. This salad is also great for summer picnics and cookouts.Read More
This summer edamame salad recipe is a little different from the norm. The fresh seasonings can be adjusted to taste — these are just rough guesses since I usually just add till it tastes good.Read More
Very tasty salad of roasted asparagus and green beans. I got the inspiration when I was indecisive about choosing between the two vegetables for a side dish. Roasting the vegetables brings out their great flavor and the addition of cherry tomatoes, onion, and fresh parsley give it a lovely color.Read More
I had been looking for a three-bean salad recipe but couldn't find one that really stood out to me. I decided to make one myself and include feta cheese. It turned out so well — all of my friends who taste it ask for the recipe!Read More
Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend.Read More
This salad is a kaleidoscope of color and taste - black beans, yellow corn, green peppers, and red, red tomatoes. Lime juice, garlic and jalapeno give it some punch. It can also be used as a dip with tortilla chips.Read More
This lentil salad is very simple and yet very tasty. It is perfect for picnics and summer gatherings. If you grow fresh herbs and tomatoes, it will come out even better. It is appropriate for vegan, gluten-free, and generally healthy eating.Read More
This recipe was given to me by a vegan friend I had in college. It is the best bean salad I have ever tasted, and I love it because you can experiment with the ingredients and still have a mouth-watering side dish. I hope you like it!Read More
This bean salad is loaded with beans and vegetables in a delicious tangy dressing. Perfect for parties and picnics. It's so easy to make and very tasty — I can't get enough of it. Thanks for the recipe, Momma D!Read More