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Three Bean Salad

Delicious and easy three bean salad that we all grew up eating in the 60's and 70's! This is the classic recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
12 hrs
Servings: 10
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients
  • one ounce can sliced green beans drained
  • one ounce can sliced yellow wax beans drained
  • one ounce can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup diced onion see notes

Instructions

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  1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a large 4-cup capacity measuring glass. Whisk until combined.
  2. In a large bowl, or lidded container, place the beans and onions. Pour the dressing over the beans and stir gently to coat.
  3. Chill in the fridge for at least 12 hours before serving for the best taste.
  4. Serve cold.

Notes

  • I like using one scallion instead of the onion in this recipe, however the original recipe is simply diced white or yellow onion
  • I like using one scallion instead of the onion in this recipe, however the original recipe is simply diced white or yellow onion

Nutrition Information

Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.05g Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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