Best 7 Fast And Easy 3 Bean Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy side dish to add some color and crunch to your meals? Look no further than this fast and easy 3 bean salad. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a flavorful and healthy salad that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Versatile and customizable, this salad offers endless possibilities for experimentation and can easily be tailored to your taste preferences. Join us as we explore the secrets to crafting the ultimate fast and easy 3 bean salad, with tips and tricks for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

"COULDN'T BE EASIER" THREE-BEAN SALAD



Perfect recipe for those who enjoy eating delicious food more than preparing it! Letting the frozen vegetables thaw instead of cooking them cuts down on the prep time and helps keep them crisp. Feel free to mix and match with different types of beans; I've also used garbanzo beans, white beans, black-eyed peas, and kidney beans in this recipe.

Provided by MISSJACKIE

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time P1DT10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup frozen cut green beans
1 cup frozen lima beans
1 cup drained and rinsed canned red beans
½ cup frozen red bell pepper strips
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine green beans, lima beans, red beans, red bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Mix together canola oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture over bean mixture. Seal lid and shake bowl until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 24 hours or until all ingredients are completely thawed. Shake well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 161.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

THREE BEAN SALAD



Three Bean Salad image

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

SUPER EASY AND QUICK THREE BEAN SALAD



Super Easy and Quick Three Bean Salad image

This is the easiest, quickest, tastiest 3 Bean Salad that I've ever made. I take it to many potlucks and family dinners and everyone seems to love it (I never have any left in the bowl when I get ready to leave) Cook time is refrigeration time BEFORE serving.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Beans

Time 3h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup Italian dressing (I use Newman's)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • Place beans in a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Toss, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 491.1, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 14.3

QUICK THREE-BEAN SALAD



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This traditional three-bean salad, submitted by Amy Short of Lesage, West Virginia, bursts with the flavor of savory. Honey gives a pleasant sweetness to the vinaigrette that coats the blend of green beans, kidney beans and lima beans. It's perfect for picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh savory or 2 teaspoons dried savory
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, honey, savory and salt until blended. Add the beans, onion and green pepper; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

FAST AND EASY 3 BEAN SALAD



Fast and easy 3 bean salad image

This colorful salad gets its flavor from the Italian dressing. If you can open a can, you can make this quick side dish. Takes an hour or so to chill.

Provided by Always in the kitch

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can French style green bean, drained
1 can yellow beans, drained
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained
8 ounces bottled Italian dressing
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Chill one or more hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.4, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 709.1, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 0.8

THREE BEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Three Bean Salad Recipe by Tasty image

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

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.

Tips:

- To save time, use canned beans instead of dry beans. Just rinse them well before using. - If you don't have fresh parsley or cilantro, you can use dried herbs instead. Just add them to taste. - You can add other vegetables to your salad, such as chopped cucumber, bell pepper, or carrots. - If you like a spicy salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. - Serve your salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for later. It will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This three-bean salad is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Plus, it's incredibly versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking.

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