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Bacon Red Bean Salad

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Bacon red bean salad is a simple, yet delicious side made with easy to get ingredients! It’s quick to make and perfect for picnics or entertaining at home!

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Guys, guys, guys… This bean salad with bacon should be on your summer menu list! If you love easy-peasy recipes, you will love this one. It can be eaten as a side or main (which was my case yesterday and I tell you I did not want to share it with anyone).

Now when I mad this bacon red bean salad recipe I tasted it at room temperature as well as chilled. I can tell you honestly that the cold version is the best! By chilling it in the fridge the flavors have time to develop more and make it yummier.

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By the way, beans are an excellent source of protein and thanks to their fiber content they help us feel full longer. If you are looking for more recipes with beans check these out:

  • Tuna White Bean Salad
  • Chicken Salad with Beans
  • Red Bean Soup
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How to make bacon red bean salad recipe

The preparation will only take you a few minutes, especially when you use cooked beans and bacon. Make the mayonnaise dressing by mixing mayo with sour cream, salt and pepper. Squeeze in lemon juice to your taste (I used juice from ½ medium lemon) and add finely chopped cilantro.

Mix this easy dressing with drained beans, diced apples and cooked bacon. Place in your fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Bacon Red Bean Salad Photo

Good to know:

  • You can use any type of bacon you like (pancetta will work well here too). If you can’t buy cooked one, buy raw and fry it on a frying pan until done.
  • If you feel like you would add more apples, reduce beans or increase the amount of bacon – go ahead. I liked it this way but you can’t go wrong here. Just try and you’ll see what works for you.
  • Sour cream can be substituted for natural (plain) yogurt. However, I find that the sour cream makes this red bean salad tastier.

Want to see how to make Bacon Red Bean Salad? Watch the video!

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Bacon Red Bean Salad

Bacon red bean salad is a simple, yet delicious side made with easy to get ingredients! It’s quick to make and perfect for picnics or entertaining at home!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4 Portions (as a side)
Calories: 411
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked Red Beans (200 grams)
  • 2 Apples , diced
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon (200 grams)
  • 1 cup Leek (100 grams)
  • ½ cup Sour Cream (125 grams)
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise (125 grams)
  • ½ Medium Lemon
  • ⅛ cup Cilantro (10 grams)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • In a bowl combine diced apples, cooked bacon cut into small pieces/strips and sliced leek.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, finely chopped cilantro, salt and lemon juice. Pour this over the salad and mix until well combined.
  • Chill in the fridge at least 20-30 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Red Bean Salad Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Red Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 479mg21%
Potassium 440mg13%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 650IU13%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
** As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Comments

  1. Annie says

    27/07/2017 at 15:08

    This definitely looks too good to share!! I love beans and pulses and I mean who doesn’t love bacon?! This looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      27/07/2017 at 16:29

      :) Thanks, Annie!

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    27/07/2017 at 15:17

    Beans in salad is the way to go when I want salad as a meal.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      27/07/2017 at 16:30

      Beans are great in salads, aren’t they? :)

      Reply
  3. Jeni says

    27/07/2017 at 16:08

    I love red beans. And this as a chilled salad sounds fabulous and great for a work lunch!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      27/07/2017 at 16:32

      Oh, it would definitely be great for work lunch! :)

      Reply
  4. Bintu says

    27/07/2017 at 16:25

    My son would be very happy if I made this for him. He adores bacon5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      27/07/2017 at 16:32

      :) I think it’s hard not to love bacon! :)

      Reply
  5. Kathryn says

    27/07/2017 at 17:20

    This looks like a nice, easy salad for summer BBQs.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      28/07/2017 at 09:27

      Thanks, Kathryn! :)

      Reply

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