

There are some summer side “salads” that push the boundaries, with mayo heavy dressing and no lettuce in sight, in the name of being delicious (looking at you Mac Salad). A light summer side dish!Ī Three Bean Salad is a great alternative to Pasta Salad on hot summery days when you want a light, easy homemade Deli Salad to feed a crowd for cheap! If you have little ones at home, this family-friendly dish offers a great way to add more beans to their meals.Mexican Bean Salad is an easy healthy deli salad made with canned beans, bell peppers, red onions and a zesty chili lime dressing. With shredded cheese, rich avocado, and fresh veggies, this salad is hearty enough for a meal. If you can’t find mango, consider using peaches, nectarines, or pineapple instead. Juicy mango adds a tropical twist that’s hard to resist in this succulent salad. If you don’t have cannellini beans, you can swap in navy beans, butter beans, or black-eyed peas. This eye-catching salad combines canned beans with fresh green beans. Consider adding a handful of fresh basil or arugula before serving. With just a few ingredients, it offers a hearty hit of flavor and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This Italian-inspired recipe is deceptively simple.

Here are a few more delicious combinations from to try. With so many recipes to choose from, you’ll never be bored. Sprinkle the salad with sliced basil before serving.īeans pair well with countless veggies, seasonings, and garnishes, making bean salad a versatile choice for side dishes and light meals. Season the salad to taste, adding more black pepper or salt if needed.In a large bowl, combine the onion, corn, baby butter beans, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.Cook until the corn is crisp-tender (about 1 to 2 minutes), stirring frequently. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.¼ cup fresh basil, rinsed and thinly sliced.1 can (16-ounce) baby butter beans, drained and rinsed.Canned beans and frozen corn make it easy to toss together at any time of year. But you don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy it. With corn, tomatoes, and basil, this recipe is bursting with summer-fresh flavors. Season the salad to taste, adding salt or black pepper if needed.Add the dressing to the vegetables and gently toss to mix. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and salt.Add the feta cheese and black olives, if using. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, and chickpeas.Slice the cucumber halves into bite-size pieces.

Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard them. ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, drained (optional).4 ounces feta cheese, drained and crumbled (optional).1 can (16-ounce) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed.1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped.This salad makes a great meal on its own, but you can also serve it up with pita bread or toss it with steamed quinoa. Also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are a good source of plant-based protein. Season the salad to taste, adding more black pepper or salt if needed.Ĭlassic Greek salad gets gussied up with garbanzo beans in this simple, tasty recipe.In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt.In a large bowl, combine the tomato, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, onion, cilantro, and black beans.1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed.¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed and chopped.1 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and diced.

You can also serve it as dip, alongside a bowl of corn chips. It’s every bit as pretty as it is delicious, making it the perfect addition to picnic spreads or party trays. Sweet tomato, zesty peppers, and fresh cilantro add a ton of flavor and color to this vibrant salad.
