Classic Three Bean Salad Recipe
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4.3
Classic Three Bean Salad Recipe
Description
The Classic Three Bean Salad Recipe features a hearty mixture of four types of canned beans drained and rinsed, combined with thin slices of sweet yellow onion. The salad dressing blends white wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar with sugar and canola oil, creating a tangy and slightly sweet dressing that evenly coats the beans and onion. After tossing, the salad is refrigerated for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to meld while maintaining a crisp texture from the beans and onions.
The dish works well as a side or a light meal component, and its blend of textures from soft canned beans and sharp onion slices makes it versatile for various meal plans through the week. Serving it chilled or at room temperature enhances the brightness of the dressing.
For convenience, storing the salad in airtight containers or mason jars in the refrigerator keeps it fresh for at least a week, making it suitable for meal prep and extended enjoyment.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 15- ounce green beans canned
- 1 15- ounce Kidney Beans can
- 1 15- ounce wax beans canned
- 1 15- ounce chickpeas canned, aka garbanzo beans
- ½ small onion sweet yellow
Dressing
- ⅔ cup white wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Drain each can of beans in a strainer and rinse with cool water and shake gently to drain then add to a mixing bowl.
- Thinly slice the yellow onion and add to the bowl.
- 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.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store the salad in an airtight container or mason jar to maintain freshness for a week or longer.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours to let flavors develop fully before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 271IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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