Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad
Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad combines smoky, crispy bacon with tender beans and crunchy cabbage and celery, all coated in a creamy, lightly sweet and tangy dressing. The mix of textures and the hint of fresh parsley make it bright yet hearty. Serve it chilled at picnics, potlucks, or as a satisfying lunch alongside crusty bread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain it, let it cool, and crumble it.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar together.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the bacon, kidney beans, cabbage, celery, parsley, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinegar dressing mixture over the salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Calories 258.78 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 11.28 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 18.94 g 7%
- Total Fat 16.59 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.16 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.16 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 491.86 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 5.05 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 318.95 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 30.22 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 6.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Celery, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 258.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Onion, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 258.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad healthy?
- Bacon and Kidney Bean Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 258.78 calories and 11.28 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 491.86 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.16 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Celery, Sulfites and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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