Bean Salad Pizzazz Recipe

Spice up your next potluck or picnic with this vibrant Bean Salad Pizzazz! This zesty salad bursts with flavor, thanks to a delightful blend of colorful beans, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy, slightly spicy dressing. Easy to prepare and even better the next day, this recipe is perfect for make-ahead meals. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 193.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bean Salad Pizzazz

  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can wax beans, drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • Lemon, Juice Of
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

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How to Make Bean Salad Pizzazz

  1. Drain and rinse all beans thoroughly. Set aside in a large serving bowl.
  2. Add the finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeños, and halved grape tomatoes to the bowl of beans.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and Dijon mustard until smooth and emulsified.
  4. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, sugar) to your preference.
  5. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
  6. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

6g

Carbs

8g