Start your weekend off on the right foot with one of these delicious bean salad recipes! A mix of black beans, white beans and chickpeas adds hearty texture, satisfying flavor and a boost of plant-based protein and fiber to each salad. Recipes like our Three-Bean Salad and Bang Bang Chickpea Salad are perfect to meal prep for the weekend ahead.
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Three-Bean Salad
Inspired by a recipe from an Amish cookbook, this three-bean salad combines green beans, canned wax beans and kidney beans with celery and scallions in a sweet-and-tangy apple dressing. As the salad chills, the flavors meld and the dressing lightly coats the beans, making it an ideal make-ahead side dish for picnics, potlucks, barbecues and family gatherings.
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Bang Bang Chickpea Salad
This creamy bang bang chickpea salad is inspired by the sweet-spicy flavors of the popular restaurant sauce. Crisp cucumbers, bell pepper and carrots add crunch, while chickpeas make it hearty enough for a quick lunch or light dinner.
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French Lentil Salad
This hearty French lentil salad is packed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a bright lemon-Dijon dressing. French green lentils hold their shape well, making them ideal for salads, while herbs add freshness and depth of flavor. It’s a satisfying make-ahead option for lunches or light dinners.
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High-Protein Veggie Salad
This colorful, protein-packed salad combines black beans, fresh vegetables and a zesty lime dressing for a quick, satisfying meal. With fiber-rich beans, leafy greens and healthy fats from avocado oil, it delivers bold, fresh flavor in every bite.
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Chickpea, Cabbage & Cucumber Salad
This easy salad comes together quickly for lunch or dinner. From crisp cucumbers to crunchy cabbage, it’s super fresh with tons of textural contrast. Tomatoes add a pop of sweetness and acidity. If you don’t have chickpeas on hand, white beans make an excellent swap.
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Chickpea, Beet & Cucumber Salad
In this colorful salad, earthy beets and hearty chickpeas are tossed with crisp cucumber, tender greens and nutty farro for a vibrant mix of texture and flavor in every bite. Enjoy it as a light vegetarian lunch or serve alongside grilled chicken or fish for an easy, make-ahead side.
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Chopped Italian Chickpea Salad
This chopped Italian-inspired salad combines crisp lettuce, creamy chickpeas, juicy tomatoes and sharp provolone in a zesty red-wine vinaigrette. It’s hearty enough to stand on its own for lunch yet versatile enough to serve alongside grilled chicken or fish.
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Chopped Broccoli & Chickpea Salad
This hearty broccoli-chickpea salad is packed with satisfying texture and flavor from tender chickpeas, crunchy almonds, sweet golden raisins and tangy feta cheese. A mash of feta forms the base of the creamy, lemony dressing, coating every bite.
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Chickpea Caesar Salad
This Chickpea Caesar Salad swaps traditional croutons for crispy roasted chickpeas. A creamy yogurt-based dressing adds a tangy twist to the classic flavor.
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High-Protein Black Bean Salad
In this high-protein salad, black beans take center stage. As the main source of plant-based protein, they make the salad satisfying, with their creamy texture pairing perfectly with sweet potato, crisp veggies and a citrusy dressing. It’s an easy, filling option for lunch or dinner—especially for those looking to add more plant-powered protein to their diet.
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Bean & Pasta Salad
This bean-and-pasta salad is a satisfying dish packed with plant-based protein. It combines tender pasta with fiber-rich beans, crisp vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette for a well-balanced bite. The flavors continue to meld as it sits, making it an ideal recipe for meal prep or gatherings.
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Bean Salad with Lemon-Cumin Dressing
The bold flavors of the lemon-cumin dressing in this healthy bean salad recipe make it a wonderful side dish to grilled beef and lamb, yet it’s also a stellar meatless main when served with whole-wheat couscous.
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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
In this cucumber, tomato, feta cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and fresh herbs. Make a double batch of the dressing to use for another salad or drizzle over grilled vegetables.
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Quinoa-Black Bean Salad
Enjoy this quinoa and black bean salad as a delicious and quick vegetarian main dish or as a side for grilled chicken or steak. And don’t forget the leftovers! They make an easy lunch on the go.
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