Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

This Kaw-Cajun 4-bean salad is an incredible take on a traditional bean salad. Chez John (of Fat Johnny’s Front Porch fame) gave me this recipe a few years ago. It has become a favorite of ours. It’s not the beans that set this salad apart from the rest, it’s the dressing. Who would’ve thought that tomato soup in a bean salad would be so good. It is ok that you’d just want to drink the liquid all day, right?

Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

A Big Batch Of Salad Is A Good Thing

This recipe for Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean salad makes a pretty good sized batch. Still you’ll want to double or triple it for a big family get-together. And be sure to make it a day ahead. The beans get even happier after an all-night soak in the dressing.

Also try my southern kidney bean salad and my tangy bean salad. And my all-time classic favorite, my mom’s bean salad.

Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad
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Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

This Kaw-Cajun 4-bean salad is an incredible take on a traditional bean salad. Who would’ve thought that tomato soup in a bean salad would be so good?
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 495kcal
Author Chez John

Ingredients

For the dressing

For the salad

Instructions

For the dressing

  • Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil. Stir to make sure the sugar is dissolved completely. Remove from heat.

For the salad

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add dressing and stir to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

4-Bean Salad

I love a good bean salad. But, this isn’t a good bean salad… it’s an amazing bean salad. The pickle sauce is so tasty, a combination of sweet and vinegar. I could probably just sit down and drink a glass of it by itself. The sauce is what makes this 4-bean salad something special.

A Special Salad

If I’d leave out the peppadew peppers this would be an above-average salad, and I’d be happy to take it to any family picnic or get-together. But, with the peppadew peppers it becomes something that everyone will talk about. They bring just the right amount of heat. They’re my new most-favorite thing. Perfect on hamburgers, hot dogs, in salads, on sandwiches, you name it.

4-Bean Relish (Salad)

If you can’t find peppadews, use the hot and sweet cherry peppers you can find at Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s nearby, you can substitute chopped roasted red pepper, but you’ll want to add a spicy hot sauce to add some kick. This 4-bean salad needs some kick.

Also try my 7-bean salad. Are 7 beans better than 4? You be the judge!

4-Bean Relish (Salad)
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4-Bean Salad

I love a good bean salad. But, this isn’t a good bean salad… it’s an amazing bean salad.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 345kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Gently mix all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Toss lightly before serving.
  • Note: This salad is even better the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.