Three Bean Salad Recipe

Three Bean Salad

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 Bean Salad (Better Than Grandma’s!)

Here’s how to make the best three bean salad recipe: a fresh spin on Grandma’s! It’s easy to throw together for picnics and potlucks.

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 8

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 203 calories, Sugar 4.5 g, Sodium 234.8 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

Ingredients:

• 15-ounce can kidney beans
• 15-ounce can white beans or pinto beans
• 15-ounce can green beans
• 15-ounce can wax beans (or another 15-ounce can green beans)
• 1/2 medium white onion
• 1/4 medium red onion (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped curly parsley (or Italian parsley)
• 1/2 cup white vinegar*
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon each dried dill and garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. Drain and rinse the beans.
2. Thinly slice the onions into slivers (go to minute 1:40 of this How to Cut an Onion video to see how!). Finely chop the parsley.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dill, garlic, powder, and kosher salt. Add the beans, onions and parsley and stir until coated. You can eat immediately, but for best results refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the salad to marinate. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Three Bean Salad

We make this three bean salad all summer long! It’s a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara Wiggins, Lexington, North Carolina

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 3 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 162 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
• 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instruction:

In a small bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper; stir into bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Three Bean Salad

FAQ

What is three bean salad made of?

How long will 3 bean salad keep in the refrigerator?

What is the healthiest beans to put in a salad?

• Chickpeas.
• Lentils.
• Peas.
• Kidney beans.
• Black beans.
• Soybeans.
• Pinto beans.
• Navy beans.

How to make 3 bin salad?

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: