Best 11 Moms Three Bean Salad Recipes

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"Mom's Three Bean Salad" is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. This easy-to-make salad is a delicious combination of three types of beans, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a more modern twist, there are endless variations of "Mom's Three Bean Salad" to explore.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

THREE BEAN SALAD



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Three Bean Salad

Provided by CandiAnne

Categories     Appetizer     Lunch     Supper     Vegan     Vegetarian

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

can green beans
can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
can kidney beans
green onion
recipe Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • mix it all together

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

THREE BEAN SALAD



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This old fashioned Three Bean Salad recipe is an easy side dish that you can stir together in about 10 minutes -- no cooking required!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 oz) can kidney beans
1 (14.5 oz) can cut green beans
1 (14.5 oz) can wax beans
1 small sweet onion, diced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse beans and place in a large bowl. Add onion.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients until completely combined (or shake in a jar with a lid). Pour over beans and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 24 hours in advance).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 90.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 416.2 mg, Fiber 3.4 g, Sugar 4.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.9 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 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 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

THREE BEAN SALAD



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This delicious and easy three bean salad is the perfect take along side dish!

Number Of Ingredients 12

15oz can cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
15oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion - finely chopped (I like to soak the chopped onion in cold water for 10 minutes first to remove the bite)
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 cup fresh, chopped parsley
1 bunch chopped cilantro
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
11/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients, and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the beans, onion, parsley, cilantro and celery. Add dressing to bean mixture, and toss to coat.

MOTHER-IN-LAW THREE BEAN SALAD



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This came from my mother-in-law (obviously) and was a staple on her table at holidays. This is in honor of her!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a container with a lid.
  • Mix well.
  • Refrigerate overnite, stirring occasionally.

MOM'S SWEET AND SOUR BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Mom's Sweet and Sour Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mmm29

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

15 ounces cut green beans
15 ounces cut yellow beans
16 ounces kidney beans
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup vinegar
1/2 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients and chill.

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.

BALSAMIC THREE-BEAN SALAD



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Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest preparing it ahead of time so the flavors can get to know each other. —Stacey Feather, Jay, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 cup sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, whisk vinaigrette, sugar, garlic and salt until sugar is dissolved. Add canned beans and green beans; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Stir in basil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use canned beans for convenience. Canned beans are already cooked, making them a quick and easy addition to your salad.
  • Choose a variety of beans for texture and flavor. You can use any type of bean you like, but some common choices include kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans.
  • Don't overcook the beans. Overcooked beans will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Let the salad cool before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include chopped red onion, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Three-bean salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. With its variety of beans, vegetables, and dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give three-bean salad a try.

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