78 bean salad recipes

Southern black-eyed pea salad with spinach, pecans, Monterey Jack, and mushrooms in a smoky vinegar dressing. A make-ahead side that gets better overnight in the fridge.

Cold vegetable rice salad with crisp-tender green beans, peas, cucumber, and tomatoes tossed in a tangy tarragon vinaigrette. A refreshing make-ahead side for potlucks and summer cookouts.

Gado-gado Indonesian salad with tofu, bean sprouts, potatoes, and vegetables in a warm coconut-peanut sauce. A classic street food platter with homemade dressing.

Curried tuna salad stuffs a hollowed-out red bell pepper with tuna, chickpeas, currants, almonds, and a yogurt-curry dressing. A bright Indian-spiced lunch that uses the pepper as both bowl and ingredient.

Mediterranean grilled chicken salad with broiled chicken, potatoes, mushrooms, and green beans, all marinated in a tarragon-Dijon vinaigrette and arranged as a composed plate.

Mashed chickpeas mixed with Italian dressing and garlic powder for a 5-minute vegetarian sandwich spread. Pile it on toasted whole wheat with lettuce and tomato.

This combination of raw vegetables and seasonings makes a tasty sandwich that's high in fiber and low in fat.

Mexican bean soup with ground beef, three kinds of beans, corn, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix. A dump-and-simmer weeknight soup ready in 40 minutes.

Green salad with a bright, oil-free orange juice dressing, blended with lemon, mint, and fennel seed. Tossed with feta, black beans, and crunchy almonds for a light, fat-free citrus salad.

Vegan linguine with new potatoes, wilted greens, green beans, and roma tomatoes in a garlicky vegetable stock sauce with red pepper flakes. Light, hearty, no oil needed.

This quick and easy to make salad is tasty and flavorful, the roasted bell peppers, white beans, and feta cheese go very well with the mixed greens, tossed with a very light vinaigrette, which gives the salad a refreshing taste.

Heaven 'n' hell chili plays sweet against fiery: hot turkey sausage, pinto beans, cinnamon, and a splash of red wine. A Cincinnati-leaning twist on classic chili with tangy Catalina depth.

Crunchy Thai chicken salad with crispy wonton strips, bean sprouts, and peanuts tossed in a zesty lime-fish sauce dressing with fresh mint, basil, and lemongrass.

Adding some fresh vegetables with some chili lime dressing makes this leftover turkey salad taste so flavorful and refreshing.

Shiitake mushrooms, a few different vegetables, garlic-black bean sauce, and glass noodles make this soup packed with great flavors and nutrients. Enjoy it with a refreshing and light salad aside.