"Mother-in-Law Three Bean Salad" is a classic side dish and picnic staple, made with a combination of three types of beans, sweet corn, and vegetables, and tossed in a tangy dressing. This flavorful and colorful salad is easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover beans and vegetables. It can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a convenient dish to prepare ahead of time for potlucks and other gatherings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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.
MOTHER-IN-LAW THREE BEAN SALAD
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
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a container with a lid.
- Mix well.
- Refrigerate overnite, stirring occasionally.
EASY 3-BEAN SALAD
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
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
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
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.
Tips:
- Use canned beans for convenience and time-saving. If using dried beans, soak them overnight before cooking.
- Choose a variety of beans with different colors, textures, and flavors. This will add visual appeal and depth of flavor to your salad.
- Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a light vinaigrette or dressing to coat the beans. This will help to keep them from getting too dry.
- Add fresh herbs, vegetables, and nuts to your salad for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Three-bean salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a three-bean salad recipe that you'll love.
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