1. Southwestern Bean, Bell Pepper and Corn Salad
A simple but tasty black bean salad for vegetarian picnics, flavored with lime juice and cayenne pepper for a Southwestern style meal. Be sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Try reducing the fat in this easy bean salad by adding just a tablespoon or a drizzle of olive oil, instead of the full amount. The fresh flavors will still make this one of the best bean salads you've ever had, even if you reduce the oil and fat.
2. White Bean and Parsley Salad
Use any white beans that you like in this simple summer salad: cannellini, navy beans or even butter beans or chickpeas would work well in this quick bean salad. This bean salad travels well, so pack it up and enjoy under the summer sun!
3. Black Bean and Mango Salad
With fresh mango, this easy bean salad recipe is perfect on a hot summer day. It's inspired by the flavors of Mexico - with lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a jalapeno that you could omit to tame the heat a bit. Once you've diced your mango, this bean salad will take you just a minute to prepare.
4. Couscous, Chickpea and Mint Salad
Fresh mint cools down this couscous and chickpea bean salad. With grains, beans, and vegetables, this is a healthy salad that could be a main dish as well as a side.
5. Classic Three Bean Salad
An easy homemade three bean salad with kidney beans, green beans and hard boiled eggs in a lightly mayonnaise dressing. This is a classic all-American picnic bean salad perfect for creating nostalgic summer memories.
