Bbq Bean Salad Recipe

This vibrant BBQ Bean Salad is the perfect quick & easy picnic side dish! Bursting with color and flavor, it's ready in under 25 minutes. The tangy BBQ dressing is simply irresistible. Adapted from Taste of Home's Country Cooking (2001), this recipe is your go-to for those busy days when you need a delicious, from-the-pantry meal. Impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleasing recipe – perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a casual weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 277.6 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bbq Bean Salad

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How to Make Bbq Bean Salad

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can corn (drained), 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color), and 1/2 cup chopped red onion.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  3. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
  6. Pour the cooled BBQ sauce over the bean mixture in the salad bowl.
  7. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  8. Sprinkle 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips on top of the salad.
  9. Serve the BBQ Bean Salad at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

4g

Carbs

15g