Bean Salad Recipes With A Unique Twist Even Granny Would Approve Of
From healthy to green beans, cold chickpea, black bean and corn to bean salads with a tangy twist!
Whether you’re making a bean salad for a side dish, a potluck dish or a simple healthy lunch, if you love bean salad, you will LOVE these creative recipe variations!
Updated on May 30, 2025
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I’m all about changing up classic recipes to create a whole new dish that pops with flavor… and these bean salad recipes are some of my favorites! They are all absolute MUST MAKE AGAIN recipes.
Now, before I jump into the recipe variations…
If you really just want the Classic 3-Bean Salad recipe, here is my granny’s recipe she made for years and years!
It simply wasn’t a meal if she didn’t make that bean salad (y’all have a granny like that? haha!)
Basically, all you do is open and drain 1 can green beans, 1 can wax beans and 1 can kidney beans and dump them in a bowl.
Add in some chopped onion, some parsley, a smidge of sugar and some garlic (if you want).
Then, pour a Cup of Italian dressing in and mix it all up!
Yep, that’s all there is to it – and it is DELICIOUS.
So now let’s take a look at some unique twists on Granny’s bean salad recipe that take that family favorite to a whole new level!
Bean Salad Recipes
This lemony white bean salad is so fresh and simple. Creamy white beans are bathed in a lemon herb dressing, a pop of chile flakes, and salty feta.
Easy Marinated Many Bean Salad with Corn ~ A great classic make-ahead salad for the family or for serving a crowd! Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or as an everyday side.
This cowgirl caviar bean salad recipe is LAZY easy! So fast and simple!
If you can open a can, you can make this simple salsa-like bean salad in MINUTES!
Probably the BEST bean salad with 5 types of beans, artichoke hearts, red onions, veggies, and takes just 10 MINUTES to prepare!
A high protein, high fiber salad you’ll actually crave. This Italian Grinder Salad with Beans makes the perfect healthy meal prep lunch!
Black Bean and Corn Salad is so delicious - it's full of delicious vegetables and black beans in a garlic-lime dressing.
Chickpea salad is easy to make and comes together fast. It’s perfect for lunch since chickpeas are protein-packed, naturally gluten-free, and leave you feeling satisfied.
Live every day like it’s Taco Tuesday with this delicious vegetarian Black Bean Taco Salad! It’s loaded with veggies and drizzled with a delicious homemade creamy salsa dressing.
Fresh green beans tossed in a bright, lemony dressing with tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese make an irresistible Green Bean Salad! This clean and simple recipe is ideal served as a side dish for a weeknight meal and is always welcome on a holiday buffet.
The different colors in a great tasting salad just make you want to gobble it down! This is a very colorful salad and the variety of flavors make it all the more satisfying!
This easy recipe for La Scala Bean Salad is inspired by the popular Italian chopped salad served at the famous Beverly Hills restaurant.
This version features fiber-packed garbanzo beans, salty salami, bite-sized pieces of mozzarella cheese, and a homemade tangy dressing. It's perfect for meal prep and lasts for days in the fridge!
This southwest quinoa salad is made with black beans, corn and a zesty chili lime vinaigrette It's easy to make and so flavorful.
A simple flavorful protein-packed bean salad that's a great cold lunch or side dish!
Make this Mango Black Bean Salad with Lemon Lime Vinaigrettewith canned black beans, sweet mango and crunchy bell peppers. Season it with green onions, jalapeño and fresh cilantro for an incredibly tasty 15 minute-make-ahead salad!
Crunchy Bean Salad is a refreshing dish made with canned beans, fresh herbs, and crunchy veggies, in a creamy yogurt dressing - it's really good!
This Weight Watchers Three Bean Salad with Basil recipe is a delicious side dish and super easy too! Having good Weight Watchers recipes on hand can make a picnic or cookout much more manageable.
Italian cold marinated green bean salad is a delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. This salad is perfect for summer cookouts or any time you want a refreshing side dish. The marinated green beans are tender and flavorful, and the dressing adds a tangy and slightly sweet taste.
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