Best Kidney Bean Salad Recipes

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the lettuce; stir until coated. Refrigerate until serving. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

ELBOW MACARONI AND KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Combine cooked macaroni, kidney beans, celery, light mayonnaise, onion, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well mixed. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

RED KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, oil vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Add onions and stir well.
• Then add the celery, beans and relish.
• Chill overnight.

SUMMER KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes in a salad bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, brown sugar, cumin, onion flakes, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Spoon liquid from bowl of kidney bean mixture into dressing if needed for extra moisture. Mix until brown sugar has dissolved.
• Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

KIDNEY BEAN, RED ONION AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine onions and vinegar. Set aside to macerate while preparing rest of salad, or up to three hours.
• Halve cherry tomatoes and place in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Add kidney beans, onion mixture and olive oil. Toss gently to mix, adjust salt to taste, and serve.

KIDNEY BEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Pour over tuna mixture and toss lightly. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired.

KIDNEY BEAN AND SWEET PICKLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine kidney beans, onion, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, mayonnaise, and celery in a large bowl until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight to allow flavors to combine.

KIDNEY BEAN AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain canned beans and set aside.
• Make dressing by combining on oil, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, salt and curry powder.
• Shake vigorously in a covered jar or blend well.
• Add green pepper and onion to dressing and set aside.
• Arrange beans in a shallow bowl and pour dressing over top.
• Cover; refrigerate no less than 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD WITH CILANTRO DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. In a medium sized bowl, combine the kidney beans with the chopped vegetables and cilantro.
• 2. To make the vinaigrette, in a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, mustard, fresh garlic, sumac, and pepper.
• 3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and combine well with a large spoon. Add a dash of salt and pepper if you need to.

KIDNEY BEAN, TOMATO & RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine onions and vinegar. Set aside to macerate while preparing rest of salad, or up to three hours.
• Halve cherry tomatoes and place in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Add kidney beans, onion mixture and olive oil. Toss gently to mix, adjust salt to taste, and serve.

AMY'S KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a medium-large bowl until well combined.
• Stir kidney beans, hard-boiled eggs, green bell pepper, and red onion into the mayonnaise mixture. Eat immediately or refrigerate before serving.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Toast cumin in skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk vinegar and oil in bowl to combine.
• Combine kidney beans, onion, 1 1/2 cups walnuts, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro in large bowl. Add vinegar and oil mixture. Crumble cumin seeds between fingers and add to bean mixture. Toss gently to blend; season with salt and pepper. Let salad stand at room temperature for 2 hours. (Can be made 6 hours ahead; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Line and fill large bowl with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad into bowl. Garnish salad with additional cilantro and walnuts and serve.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill to blend flavors, although I can't keep out of it, so I serve it right away.
• 2. You can substitute no fat or low fat mayonnaise and use just egg whites to make this low fat. Cheese cubes such as cheddar or colby can be used, to taste.

SWEET AND SOUR KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cooked kidney beans in a large non-reactive bowl.
• In a smaller bowl, mix together the remaining ingredeints and toss with the kidney beans.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours to allow to marinate. Best eaten within 24 hours.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the kidney beans, celery, pickles, pimiento, onion, salt and pepper.
• Toss lightly with the mayonnaise.
• Chill at least six hours before serving.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD FROM BETTY CROCKER COOKBOOK

Steps:

• Mix first seven ingredients and then mix lightly with Miracle Whip, mayo or sour cream. Chill thoroughly. Serve on salad greens, if desired. Garnish with grated cheese, if desired.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD WITH CHILI AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover them. Bring to boil, drain and add fresh water to cover. Add the cumin, garlic, chili, onion, bay leafs, salt and pepper. Simmer gently, covered, for about one hour, or until cooked (add more water if the beans start to get too dry).
• In a large serving bowl combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and oregano. Drain the beans, add them to the tomatoes and toss.
• Mix the olive oil with the juice of the lime (adding the juice to taste) and the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and add to the beans. Toss thoroughly.
• Just before serving, add the coriander and mix well.

VINNY'S RED KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine kidney beans, tuna, and red onion in a bowl.
• Stir olive oil, parsley, curry powder, salt, and black pepper into kidney bean mixture until well combined.

CORN CHIP AND KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients and toss with Catalina dressing.
• Serve immediately as this salad is not a keeper.

SUMMERTIME KIDNEY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients until blended.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add cream cheese mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.