If you’re wondering what to serve with your three bean salad, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 39 of the most popular side dishes for three bean salad.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best dishes to serve with three-bean salad are BBQ ribs, chicken souvlaki, teriyaki burgers, and cilantro lime shrimp. You can also try lemon couscous, grilled avocado, and beer brats. For plant-based options, go for chipotle cauliflower steaks, jackfruit pulled pork, or tofu skewers.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Korean BBQ pork ribs
Take a break from your usual BBQ ribs recipe and try this Korean version.
Instead of a quick dry rub and BBQ sauce, this version requires you to marinate the ribs with flavors like soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang.
Depending on your tastes, you can make them sweet or spicy. Either way, you won’t be disappointed!
Why we love this recipe: it’s great if you’re serving a crowd.
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Korean BBQ pork ribs
Fire up the smoker
Smoked ribs
Make it effortless
Slow cooker ribs
Grilled avocado
Grilled avocados are an unexpectedly delicious treat. The smoky notes pair superbly with the avocado’s natural creaminess.
You can scoop your green bean salad in the hole where the pit used to be for a fun, picture-perfect presentation…
… or scoop out the flesh, chop it up, and add it to your salad.
Pro tip: use ripe but firm avocados, too ripe and the flesh will become mushy.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a fun, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy avocados.
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Grilled avocado
Go for guac
Smokey guacamole
Ditch the avocado
Grilled lemon garlic zucchini
Blackened salmon
Blackened seasoning is one of my favorite spice blends for salmon.
Not only does it bring big, bold flavors, but it also gives the filets distinct, dark crusts and a crunchy texture.
You can serve these blackened filets on the side or mix the flakes in with your three-bean salad for a satisfying lunch that won’t weigh you down.
Why we love this recipe: it only takes 20 minutes to make so it’s great for a busy weeknight.
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Blackened salmon
Make it sweet
Honey glazed salmon
Make it cheesy
Parmesan crusted salmon
BBQ jackfruit pulled pork
If you’re a budding vegan looking for a pulled pork substitute, you can’t go wrong with jackfruit.
It has a meaty texture that shreds nicely. Plus it perfectly absorbs the BBQ sauce, giving it the same flavor as the real deal.
Just a heads up – jackfruit isn’t a good source of protein, but that won’t matter when paired with your protein-packed three-bean salad.
Why we love this recipe: even your non-vegan friends will appreciate how good this plant-based version is.
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BBQ jackfruit pulled pork
Another substitute
BBQ pulled seitan
Stick with the basics
Oven-roasted pulled pork
Chicken souvlaki
Add a delicious Greek twist to your three-bean salad with this chicken souvlaki.
This recipe calls for three tablespoons of oregano. This may seem like a lot at first, but the herb gives the chicken that classic Greek flair, so don’t skip it!
Pro-tip: use a combination of fresh and dried oregano for best results.
Why we love this recipe: you can cook them on the grill or in the oven.
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Chicken souvlaki
Make it spicy
Harissa grilled chicken
Preheat the oven
Baked lemon pepper chicken
Cilantro lime shrimp
The secret to this sensational shrimp dish is the Mexican-inspired marinade. It doesn’t just tenderize the shellfish but also imparts a wonderful flavor.
And the best part?
You don’t need to marinate overnight with this recipe – just 15 minutes is enough time to infuse the shrimp with zesty goodness.
Why we love this recipe: it transforms a simple ingredient into something super tasty.
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Cilantro lime shrimp
Add heat
Cajun shrimp
Fire up the grill
Grilled shrimp Panzanella skewers
Grilled chipotle lime cauliflower steaks
Cauliflower’s versatility knows no end. You can mash it, steam it, roast it, and even make rice with it.
But my favorite thing to do with cauliflower is to make ‘steaks’.’
Cauliflower has a naturally mild taste, making it the perfect vehicle for heavy spices like chipotle.
Enjoy these smoky, spicy steaks with your three-bean salad for a light, meatless dinner.
Why we love this recipe: it’s something you’d see in a fancy restaurant.
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Grilled chipotle lime cauliflower steaks
Make it zippy
Grilled cauliflower steaks with chimichurri
Make it crunchy
Cauliflower nuggets
Beer brats
Picture moist and juicy brats, bursting with flavors so intense that you won’t need any ketchup or mustard.
Any beer will work, but I suggest avoiding IPA’s because their bitterness will transfer to the brats.
And if you can, it’s worth splurging a bit to get a good quality beer.
Pro tip: poke a few holes in the brats before cooking them so they soak up more beer.
Why we love this recipe: you only need 5 ingredients (plus some buns for serving).
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Beer brats
Make an appetizer
Beer brats bites
Make it fun
Spiral hotdogs
Hawaiian teriyaki burger
Jazz up your meal by whipping up these teriyaki burgers.
The Hawaiian touch comes from some grilled pineapple, which together with the teriyaki sauce means you’ve got a pretty sweet burger on your hands!
So a three bean salad with an acidic dressing is the perfect accompaniment to lighten things up.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a fun twist on your traditional grilled burgers.
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Hawaiian teriyaki burgers
Make a favorite
Butter burger
Make it plant-based
Portobello mushroom burger
Antipasto salad
Why not go for an assortment of salads instead of just a three bean salad?
This Italian-inspired Antipasto salad is packed with cured meats and veggies like artichoke hearts, olives, tomatoes, and pepperoncini.
You can make it ahead of time too, as long as you layer the elements correctly with the wettest ingredients at the bottom.
Why we love this recipe: it’s really easy to customize and make your own.
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Antipasto salad
Make it handy
Antipasto skewers
Make another classic
Cherry tomato Caprese salad
Grilled Cajun and orange tofu skewers
Tofu doesn’t always have the best reputation, but this recipe is guaranteed to change your mind!
The unique combination of Cajun and orange gives the tofu an addictingly sweet-spicy bite.
Pro-tip: let the tofu cubes soak for at least two hours for the best results.
Why we love this recipe: there’s less than 10 minutes of hands-on cooking time.
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Grilled Cajun and orange skewers
Make it fruitier
Pineapple tofu skewers
Preheat the oven
Sheet pan BBQ tofu
Roasted turkey pieces
We all love a roast turkey at Thanksgiving. But, no matter how good it tastes, no one can deny it takes a long time to cook.
Luckily, you can reduce the cooking time by cutting the bird into smaller pieces before roasting it.
You won’t get an Insta-worthy centerpiece, but your turkey will be ready in 90 minutes.
Skip the green bean casserole and enjoy the turkey with your three-bean salad instead.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a quicker and easier way to enjoy roast turkey.
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Roasted turkey pieces
Make it traditional
Garlic herb butter Thanksgiving turkey
Make it plant-based
Seitan turkey
Lemon couscous
Beef up your three-bean salad by adding this lemon couscous to the mix.
This recipe features pearl couscous, which has a chewy texture and will soak up all the bright lemony flavor from the dressing.
Psst… if you want a little sweetness try adding some chopped up dried apricots.
Why we love this recipe: it’s budget friendly and you should have everything on hand already.
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Lemon Couscous
Another grain alternative
Coconut lime quinoa
Make it French-inspired
Braised French lentils
The best side dishes to serve with three bean salad
- Korean BBQ pork ribs
- Grilled avocado
- Blackened salmon
- BBQ jackfruit pulled pork
- Chicken souvlaki
- Cilantro lime shrimp
- Grilled chipotle lime cauliflower steaks
- Beer brats
- Hawaiian teriyaki burger
- Antipasto salad
- Grilled Cajun and orange tofu skewers
- Roasted turkey pieces
- Lemon couscous
What To Serve With Three Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 1 portion three bean salad
Instructions
- Prepare your three bean salad according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: korean bbq pork ribs, grilled avocado, blackened salmon, bbq jackfruit pulled pork, chicken souvlaki, cilantro lime shrimp, grilled chipotle lime cauliflower steaks, beer brats, hawaiian teriyaki burger, antipasto salad, grilled cajun and orange tofu skewers, roasted turkey pieces, and lemon couscous.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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