Kidney Bean Salad from Betty Crocker Cookbook
Refreshing, creamy, and bursting with crunch, this Kidney Bean Salad from the beloved Betty Crocker Cookbook is a timeless classic that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Featuring hearty kidney beans paired with crisp celery, sweet red onion, and vibrant green bell pepper, this dish is coated in a tangy, slightly sweet mayonnaise-based dressing with just a hint of apple cider vinegar for brightness. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking time, it’s the perfect make-ahead side dish for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley and best served chilled, this protein-packed salad is a versatile addition to any table. Keywords: kidney bean salad recipe, classic bean salad, easy no-cook side dish, Betty Crocker recipes, summer salads, protein-packed salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Kidney beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 cup Celery (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Green bell pepper (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed kidney beans, chopped celery, red onion, and green bell pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Stir gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad for a fresh touch, if desired.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.1 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 604 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
