Old-Fashioned Red Bean Salad

This fast, easy, no-cook and economical recipe for red bean salad calls for only a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect chilled side dish to serve for any and every occasion!

This red bean salad recipe is my copycat version of one we had while dining out at a restaurant not too far from us called White Fence Farm.

**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making this chilled side dish of red bean salad is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe. 

While red bean salad is a popular side dish that's been around for a very long time, it's a dish that's entirely new for me.

I guess I've been living under a rock or something, but, as the old saying goes... better late than never!

The ingredient list:

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• canned kidney beans
• celery
• mayonnaise
• scallions
• sugar
• apple cider vinegar
• ground coriander
• salt and pepper

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• strainer
• large mixing bowl
• medium mixing bowl
• measuring cups and spoons
• chef's knife
• cutting board
• wooden spoon
• whisk
• airtight storage containers

Why this recipe works:

The creaminess of the kidney beans pairs nicely with the slight crunch from the celery, and the mild onion flavor from the scallions.

The creamy dressing has a nice mix of sweet and tangy thanks to the combination of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and the lightest touch of granulated sugar.

Can this red bean salad be made in advance?

It can, and it SHOULD be made in advance!

This chilled side salad is best after it's been refrigerated for several hours before serving.

After combining all the ingredients, cover the salad and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours for maximum flavor.

Can this old-fashioned side dish be frozen?

Yes!

Add the salad to an airtight freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months.

To thaw, place in the refrigerator for 2-3 days prior to serving.

How long will red bean salad last in the refrigerator?

Stored well in an airtight container, red bean salad will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

How to make old-fashioned red bean salad:

• Open, drain, and rinse the kidney beans in a colander or strainer.
• Wash and chop the celery and scallions.
• Place the prepared beans in a large bowl.
• Add the chopped celery and scallions to the bowl with the kidney beans.
• In a medium bowl stir or whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and ground coriander.
• Add the dressing into the bowl with the kidney beans and vegetables.
• Stir well to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
• Serve chilled.

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What are some BBQ main courses old-fashioned red bean salad would pair best with?

• bbq chicken
• pulled pork
• bbq ribs
• steak
• sausages
• bbq brisket
• burgers
• just about anything you can think of

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Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's easy side dish recipe for Old-Fashioned Red Bean Salad.

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's chilled old-fashioned side dish recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!