A fresh, no-cook vegan bean salad that’s hearty, colorful, and perfect for scooping, sharing, or keeping all to yourself.
This flavorful, protein-packed bean salad came to us years ago from a dear friend who isn’t even vegan—proof that great recipes know no dietary boundaries! We’ve made a few tweaks along the way, but the heart of it remains the same: simple ingredients, bold flavor, and a mix of textures that keeps you coming back for more. Over time, it’s become a staple in our kitchen, and we’re thrilled to finally give it the name it deserves: Bean There, Done That Salad.
One of the best things about this recipe? There’s absolutely no cooking involved. Just chop a few fresh ingredients, open a couple cans, mix it all together, and boom—you’re done. It’s perfect when you need something fast but filling, and it only gets better after a few hours in the fridge (hello, leftovers). Whether you’re scooping it up with tortilla chips, spooning it over a bed of greens, or enjoying it straight from the bowl, it’s as easy as it is satisfying.
It also happens to be a total hit at parties. Bring this to your next gathering, and watch it disappear. It’s colorful, it’s crunchy, it’s packed with plant-based protein—and it’s got enough zing to stand out on any buffet table. Honestly, we’ve lost track of how many times people have asked for the recipe. Now, with some new photos and its catchy new name, we’re sharing it again so you can make it, love it, and maybe even take all the credit. We won’t tell.
SO delicious on corn chips, cucumber slices, or added to a bowl of greens!
Georgia is an unpretentious foodie who, at 50, transitioned from a vegetarian diet to a whole foods plant based diet and is loving it. She works as a nurse, plays as a quilter, loves to run, hates to race.
She thinks dogs are actually angels (in dog suits).
Oh, absolutely! We just made it this week (twice!) and avocado is exactly what we used, since we didn’t have any sunflower oil in the house, and it was wonderful.
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Go for it!
This sounds a lot like Texas Caviar except for the dressing. I always add sweet peas to mine. can’t wait to try this. So excited to see your you tube channel and your website. Nice to know other people closer to my age that are on this journey. Thanks for taking your time and energy to do this. It really does mean a lot !
Hi Sue!
Texas Caviar? Now that is something that we have not heard of. Is that something that you make?
Thank you for your kind comments – helping people on the journey is the whole reason we are sharing what we do, and there are lots and lots of wonderful young people with blogs and youtube channels, but, as you say, it’s nice to have people who can relate to where you are in life. 🙂
Looking forward to hearing more from you, thanks for sharing!
Greg and Georgia
Hi Olga – that’s a good point and we have discussed that, actually. LOL. We are ever grateful for people weighing in on what to call this. Is it a dip, salsa, condiment, or salad? Perhaps it is all? Either way it is going to be tasty with that recipe. 🙂 Thanks for coming by and being in touch. Let us know how it tastes.
My family is in love with this dip as well (although we keep trying to figure out something else to call besides a dip or salsa; neither seem right). I’ve been making it for about year. I also add a can of chickpeas to the mix–just makes more!
Hey hey hey Georgia and Greg!!!!!!!
So I’m making the bean dip this weekend, and I’m going to send some love your way!!! Cant wait – eyeing that minestrone too!!!
Your pictures have been amazing in the last few posts! xox
Amrita, the post was fantastic! Thanks. We are pumped that you enjoyed it and had so much fun with it, too. Returning a wee bit of link love with an comment at the end of the post. 🙂
Could you use Avocado oil instead of Sunflower?
Hi Carole,
Oh, absolutely! We just made it this week (twice!) and avocado is exactly what we used, since we didn’t have any sunflower oil in the house, and it was wonderful.
🙂
Go for it!
This sounds a lot like Texas Caviar except for the dressing. I always add sweet peas to mine. can’t wait to try this. So excited to see your you tube channel and your website. Nice to know other people closer to my age that are on this journey. Thanks for taking your time and energy to do this. It really does mean a lot !
Hi Sue!
Texas Caviar? Now that is something that we have not heard of. Is that something that you make?
Thank you for your kind comments – helping people on the journey is the whole reason we are sharing what we do, and there are lots and lots of wonderful young people with blogs and youtube channels, but, as you say, it’s nice to have people who can relate to where you are in life. 🙂
Looking forward to hearing more from you, thanks for sharing!
Greg and Georgia
How about “Mixed Bean Salsa”. “salsa implies “dip”. Will make it this weekend to complement this corn salsa recipe … https://eclecticrecipes.com/beer-battered-fried-avocado-tacos
Hi Olga – that’s a good point and we have discussed that, actually. LOL. We are ever grateful for people weighing in on what to call this. Is it a dip, salsa, condiment, or salad? Perhaps it is all? Either way it is going to be tasty with that recipe. 🙂 Thanks for coming by and being in touch. Let us know how it tastes.
My family is in love with this dip as well (although we keep trying to figure out something else to call besides a dip or salsa; neither seem right). I’ve been making it for about year. I also add a can of chickpeas to the mix–just makes more!
LOL, I know what you mean! It stumped me too. Please let me know if you think of something that better suits it.
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I have heard this called Cowboy Caviar, and Redneck Caviar. I like the name Cowboy Caviar! Thanks for the recipe!
Hey hey hey Georgia and Greg!!!!!!!
So I’m making the bean dip this weekend, and I’m going to send some love your way!!! Cant wait – eyeing that minestrone too!!!
Your pictures have been amazing in the last few posts! xox
Hey Amrita, thank you so much! Can’t wait to see your version and hope you enjoy it. Thanks for the love!
– Georgia
Amrita, the post was fantastic! Thanks. We are pumped that you enjoyed it and had so much fun with it, too. Returning a wee bit of link love with an comment at the end of the post. 🙂