Best 14 Best 3 Bean Salad Recipes

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When looking for the best three bean salad recipe, there are several key factors to consider. The ingredients should be fresh and flavorful, and the dressing should be well-balanced and tangy. The beans should be cooked perfectly, and the vegetables should be crisp and vibrant. The recipe should also be easy to follow and not require a lot of time or special ingredients. Whether you're looking for a classic three bean salad recipe or something more creative and modern, there's sure to be a recipe out there that's perfect for you.

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THREE-BEAN SALAD FOR 3



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We make this 3 bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for two. - Barbara Wiggins, Lexington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THREE BEAN SALAD



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Who doesn't love an easy three bean salad, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks?! This classic American picnic salad has cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, celery, red onion, parsley, and a sweet and sour dressing.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Side Dish     Make-ahead     Quick and Easy     Bean     Bean Salad     Black Beans     Picnic Salad     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the salad:
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), soaked in water to take the edge off the onion
2 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup loosely packed, fresh, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped rosemary
For the dressing:
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar (more or less to taste)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat.
  • Chill and serve: Transfer the salad to the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing. Let come to close to room temperature to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 845 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TRADITIONAL THREE BEAN SALAD



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This is my mother-in-law Roberta Cormia's recipe.

Provided by ccormia

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can yellow wax beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers, drained
½ cup vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix green beans, yellow wax beans, kidney beans, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and pimento peppers in a bowl.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from burner and pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 733.6 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

THREE BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut in half crosswise
1/2 pound wax beans, trimmed cut in half crosswise
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed, and drained
1/2 small red onion, minced, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a large bowl of ice water. Add the fresh beans to the boiling water, and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and plunge the beans into the ice water to stop the cooking and set their color. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the beans and the onion. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, vinegar, oil, and salt to a simmer. Pour the liquid over the beans. Marinate the beans at room temperature for 1 hour, tossing several times. Just before serving, season with salt and pepper to taste, add the parsley. Serve.

THREE BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
Ice
8 ounces fresh green beans (about 2 cups), washed and cut in half
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1 shallot, minced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a large bowl of ice water. Add the green beans to the pot and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and plunge the green beans into the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the green beans.
  • Whisk the vinegar, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil until emulsified. Add the green beans, cannellinis, kidneys, basil, parsley and shallots to the bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

THREE BEAN SALAD



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We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 pound wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

DRESSING FOR THREE BEAN SALAD



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Three bean salad basically includes a can each of green beans, wax beans, and kidney beans. Other fresh veggies, like sliced onion, can be added. This is the basic recipe for dressing a three bean salad.

Provided by kayc1218

Categories     Beans

Time 12m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in small saucepan and bring to a boil to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool slightly and pour over beans/veggie mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 145.9, Carbohydrate 6.3, Sugar 6.3

THREE-BEAN SALAD



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Our rendition of this classic salad is infused with a homemade vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) frozen lima beans
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Thaw and drain lima beans and green beans. Drain and rinse kidney beans.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Add all beans; toss to combine.
  • Let marinate at room temperature or in the refrigerator, tossing occasionally, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.

BEST BEAN SALAD



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I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!

Provided by chemjo

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup salad oil
½ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

THREE BEAN SALAD



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Three bean salad with cocktail onions and vinaigrette

Provided by voice1

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 15oz can of cannellini beans rinsed and drained
1 15oz can of kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 15oz can of garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
2 celery sticks finely chopped
1 red onion finely chopped
2 spring onions finely chopped
1 sprig chopped parsley
2 sprigs chopped rosemary
1 jar Opies cocktail onions
2 cloves of garlic
100ml olive oil
50ml white wine vinegar
1teaspoon English mustard powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and season to taste
  • Pour vinaigrette over all ingredients
  • Chill for several hours before serving
  • For the Vinaigrette, Crush garlic and add to olive oil and white wine vinegar
  • Add mustard powder and mix well
  • Season to taste

EASY 3-BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Easy 3-bean salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa M.

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can wax bean
1 can green beans
1 can kidney bean
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, sliced
1 dash celery seed

Steps:

  • Drain beans.
  • mix all ingredients together.
  • chill overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 436.8, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 14.7, Protein 3.6

THREE BEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: red onion, large english cucumber, fresh parsley, chickpeas, kidney bean, cannellini bean, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, pepper

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ red onion
½ large english cucumber
½ cup fresh parsley
15 oz chickpeas, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz kidney bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz cannellini bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the red onion and add to a large bowl.
  • Quarter the cucumber, remove the seeds and dice, then add to the bowl with the red onion.
  • Use a fork to remove the leaves from the parsley, then finely chop and add to the bowl.
  • Add the chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the bowl.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper, and whisk together.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well until evenly distributed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 5 grams

3 OR 4 BEAN SALAD



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This is super simple and easy to make! Not too vinegary and not too sweet!! Time is less than 10 minutes to throw together!

Provided by Mishkapett

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) can yellow wax beans, french style
1 (14 ounce) can green beans, french style
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans (I recommend!) (optional)
1 medium onion, sliced paper thin
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Combine the beans and onion in a glass bowl.
  • Pour the oil, vinegar, sugar and celery salt into a saucepan and bring to a boil, allowing the sugar to dissolve.
  • Pour the vinegar mix over the beans and onions in the bowl and mix well.
  • Allow to cool for 30 minutes then refrigerate until ready to use.
  • This salad is best after about 6 hours, but is still good if you want to use it right away.

NO-SUGAR THREE BEAN SALAD



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This recipe was given to me by a vegan friend I had in college. It is the best bean salad I have ever tasted, and I love it because you can experiment with the ingredients and still have a mouth-watering side dish. I hope you like it!

Provided by QUIRKYIQ

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
4 green onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon ground dry mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, gently mix the garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green beans, green onions, and celery. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, honey, mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Pour dressing over the salad, and toss gently to coat. Cover, refrigerate at least 2 hours, and gently toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 309.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans: For the best flavor and texture, use a combination of canned or cooked beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables, such as diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, add a crisp and refreshing texture to the salad.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: A flavorful dressing is what really brings the salad together. Try a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices, such as cilantro, cumin, and chili powder, can add a lot of flavor to the salad. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
  • Let the salad marinate: Letting the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion:

Three-bean salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavor, three-bean salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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