Description
This Classic 3-Bean Salad is a timeless favorite that combines the flavors of green beans, yellow wax beans, and kidney beans with a tangy-sweet dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can cut green beans
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can cut yellow wax beans
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can dark red kidney beans
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, finely chopped
- 3/4 c. white vinegar
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Drain beans: Drain green and yellow beans well. Drain and rinse kidney beans. Place beans in a large bowl.
- Add onion and pepper: Add finely chopped onion and green pepper to beans. Toss gently to combine, taking care not to break the beans.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined and sugar is dissolved.
- Combine: Pour vinegar mixture over beans. Stir gently to combine.
- Marinate: Place in the refrigerator and marinate beans for at least 2 days to allow flavors to meld, stirring once a day.
Notes
- Prep time noted does not include 2 days of marinating in the refrigerator.
- Two days is the recommended minimum marinating time, but this salad gets better with even more flavor-melding time. It can be prepared 4 or 5 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 3-bean salad, classic salad, side dish, potluck recipe
