Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of crafting the perfect dressing for a three bean salad. This versatile dish, often enjoyed as a refreshing side or a light main course, deserves a dressing that elevates its flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a classic vinaigrette or a creamy, tangy sauce, the options are endless. In this article, we will guide you through the secrets of creating a dressing that will transform your three bean salad into a masterpiece, leaving your taste buds tantalized and your guests asking for more.
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3-BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- For the lemon vinaigrette: Using a rasp grater, grate the garlic into a bowl. Add the lemon juice, cumin, honey and Dijon. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- For the 3-bean salad: Mix the celery, green onions, black beans, kidney beans and white beans in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the parsley.
PERFECT 3-BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- Drain the canned green and yellow beans in a colander ; transfer them to a large serving bowl.
- Drain the kidney beans in a colander; run cold water over them until it runs clear. Add the kidney beans to the bowl with the green and yellow beans.
- Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper and chop it. Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the bell pepper and onion to the beans.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth. Pour the dressing mixture over the vegetables and then toss gently to coat.
- Toss the salad until the ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Toss again just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 kcal, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 27 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 217 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 10 to 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
THREE BEAN SALAD
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
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
THREE-BEAN SALAD FOR 3
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
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 WITH VINAIGRETTE
If standard three-bean salad leaves you cold, try ours with its distinctive mustardy dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Set a steamer basket in a large pot with a lid. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil.
- Place green and wax beans in basket; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pot, and steam until beans are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. With tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice water. Drain, and pat dry.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add green, wax, and cannellini beans; toss to coat. If storing, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g
THREE BEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
TRADITIONAL THREE BEAN SALAD
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
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
DRESSING FOR THREE BEAN SALAD
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
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
THREEBEAN SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING
Steps:
- In two medium saucepans, bring 5 cups of water (2 1/2 cups in each) to a boil. Drain the soaked black and red beans separately in a strainer. Add the black beans to one pot and the red beans to another, reduce the heat under both to medium, and simmer for about 45 minutes, until the beans are tender but not soft. Drain the beans separately in a colander and set aside, covered.
- Bring the remaining 3 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in one of the saucepans, and fill a large bowl with cold water and add several ice cubes to it. Cook the string beans for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on their size, until they are tender but still bright green. Immediately drain them and plunge them into the ice water to retain their green color. Drain and dry on paper towels.
- In a medium heavy skillet cook the bacon strips over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. Measure 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat and, in a small bowl, whisk it together with the vegetable oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. In a large serving bowl, combine all the beans and drizzle the dressing over. Toss gently just to coat all the ingredients evenly, crumble the bacon over the top and serve while still slightly warm, garnished with lemon wedges.
THREE-BEAN SALAD FOR A CROWD
Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota adds garlic to an old favorite and prefers a not-so-sweet dressing. "Since I freeze some of my homegrown green and wax beans, we can enjoy this salad year-round," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut green and wax beans into 1-1/4-in. pieces; place in a saucepan. Cover with water and cook until crisp-tender. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
THREE BEAN SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING
If you like beans, you'll love this salad! Cook time does not include time for overnight soaking of the beans.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain the soaked black and red beans separately in a strainer. In two medium saucepans, bring 5 cups of water (2 1/2 cups in each) to a boil. Add the black beans to one pot and the red beans to another, reduce the heat under both to medium, and simmer for about 45 minutes, until the beans are tender but not soft.
- Drain the beans separately in a colander and set aside, covered. Bring the remaining 3 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in one of the saucepans, and fill a large bowl with cold water and add several ice cubes to it. Cook the string beans for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on their size, until they are tender but still bright green.
- Immediately drain them and plunge them into the ice water to retain their green color. Drain and dry on paper towels.
- In a medium heavy skillet cook the bacon strips over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, measure 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat and whisk it together with the remaining ingredients (except lemon wedges).
- In a large serving bowl, combine all the beans and drizzle the dressing over. Toss gently just to coat all the ingredients evenly, crumble the bacon over the top and serve while still slightly warm, Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 133.1, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.1
Tips:
- Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality beans, vegetables, and herbs for the best flavor.
- Choose the Right Beans: Select firm beans that are not too soft or mushy.
- Cook Beans Properly: If using dried beans, soak them overnight before cooking. Rinse and drain canned beans before using.
- Chop Ingredients Evenly: Cut all the ingredients into uniform pieces for even cooking and a cohesive salad.
- Use Good Quality Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds a rich flavor to the dressing.
- Adjust Seasonings to Taste: Start with the suggested measurements for the dressing and adjust to your preference.
- Serve Salad Chilled: Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Three-bean salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side salad, main course, or potluck contribution. The combination of beans, vegetables, and dressing creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is packed with nutrients. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Experiment with different bean varieties, vegetables, and herbs to create your own unique version of this classic salad. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy dinner option, or a crowd-pleasing dish, three-bean salad has something for everyone. So, get creative, enjoy the process, and savor the delicious flavors of this timeless recipe.
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