3 Bean Salad Recipe

3 bean salad recipe

Three Bean Salad

3 bean salad recipe

This three bean salad is a blend of kidney beans, green beans and garbanzo beans, all tossed in a sweet and sour dressing. A classic salad that’s easy to make and is the perfect addition to almost any meal!

Prep: 10min

Total: 12min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 129 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 197 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups fresh green beans (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (very thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instruction:

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes or until just tender. Place the green beans in a bowl of ice water to cool, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Place the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, red onion and parsley in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the beans and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours or up to three days, then serve.

Classic Three Bean Salad

3 bean salad recipe

Besides knowing how to use a can opener, there’s no need for any special talents when you make this easy three bean salad. And with a homemade dressing, this pantry salad is a classic potluck favorite that can be made in 15 minutes or less.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, calories 189 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 10 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 15- ounce can green beans
  • 1 15- ounce can kidney beans
  • 1 15- ounce can wax beans
  • 1 15- ounce can garbanzo beans or chickpeas
  • 1/2 small sweet yellow onion
  • 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction:

  1. Drain each can of beans in a strainer and rinse with cool water and shake gently to drain then add to a mixing bowl.
  2. Thinly slice the yellow onion and add to the bowl.
  3. Whisk the vinegars and sugar in a small bowl with the canola oil and kosher salt. Pour over the beans and onion and toss lightly.
  4. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Three Bean Salad

FAQ

What is three bean salad made of?

The most common ingredients are kidney beans, green beans, and garbanzo beans (it’s often called three bean salad). Other ingredients you’ll often see are pinto beans, wax beans, and onions. It’s almost always marinated in a dressing of vinegar, oil, sugar and salt.

How long does homemade 3 bean salad last in the fridge?

How Long Does 3 Bean Salad Last? Leftovers: You can store leftover 3 bean salad in a closed container in the fridge for up to 7 days, making it ideal for meal prep too! Make sure to toss the beans salad, before serving leftovers, to redistribute the dressing that will settle to the bottom of the bowl.

What is the healthiest beans to put in a salad?

9 Healthy Beans and Legumes You Should Try
  • Chickpeas.
  • Lentils.
  • Peas.
  • Kidney beans.
  • Black beans.
  • Soybeans.
  • Pinto beans.
  • Navy beans.

How to make 3 bin salad?

Method
  1. Make the salad: In a large bowl, mix the 3 different types of beans, the celery, onion (drained of soaking water), parsley, and rosemary. …
  2. Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. …
  3. Chill and serve:
About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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