Best 10 Three Bean Salad For A Crowd Recipes

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When planning a meal for a large group, it's essential to consider a dish that is easy to make, delicious, and enjoyed by many. Three bean salad is an ideal choice, as it is a versatile dish that can be tailored to suit different tastes, is packed with nutritious ingredients, and can be easily scaled up to serve a crowd. With its combination of hearty beans, crisp vegetables, and flavorful dressing, three bean salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRADITIONAL THREE BEAN SALAD



Traditional Three Bean Salad image

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



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

THREE-BEAN SALAD FOR A CROWD



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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

1 pound fresh green beans
1 pound fresh wax beans
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

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 FOR A CROWD



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This is quick and delicious. Best made 2-3 days in advance of the party, so it's one less thing you have to do on the day of the party. I have cut down on the oil that is usually used for this salad, but it's not missed. I use Splenda instead of sugar, but you can substitute sugar if you prefer it.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (14 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
2 (14 ounce) cans cut green beans
2 (14 ounce) cans yellow wax beans
2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
2 (14 ounce) cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
1 very large onion, cut into quarters and sliced thinly
1 green bell pepper, cut into quarters and sliced thinly (red bell pepper works too if you prefer that taste)
1 1/4 cups cider vinegar (I use Mrs. Bragg's natural)
1/2 cup extra light olive oil
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (I use fine grain sea salt)
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 (1/16 ounce) packets , splenda (taste as you add, as some people don't like it too sweet and others want it sweeter) or 1 1/2 cups sugar (taste as you add, as some people don't like it too sweet and others want it sweeter)

Steps:

  • 1. Open each can of beans, drain and rinse very well in a colander and pour into a very large pot.
  • 2. Add sliced onion and bell pepper to beans.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, oil, water, and all seasonings. Whisk together until emulsified.
  • 4. Pour dressing over beans and give them a quick stir.
  • 5. Cover and refrigerate, mixing the beans once each day, so that they marinate evenly.
  • 6. Drain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 239.9, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 8.8

WARM THREE-BEAN SALAD



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This classic American picnic salad gets a modern makeover with frozen green beans, white cannellini beans, edamame beans and a grainy mustard vinaigrette. In addition to being delicious, beans are also an excellent source of fiber and protein.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook a 12-ounce bag cut green beans as the label directs. Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon grainy mustard, 1 minced garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Cook 1 chopped red onion in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Add one 15-ounce can drained cannellini beans, one 10-ounce bag thawed frozen edamame and the green beans; heat through. Toss with the dressing, sprinkle with parsley.

"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

OLD-FASHIONED THREE BEAN SALAD



Old-Fashioned 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 Eleanor Johnson

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



Three Bean Salad image

This salad keeps in the refrigerator for at least a week or two. Note to World Tour participants - I believe the ingredients used in this recipe are typical for the Canada region.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup vegetable oil, like crisco
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup sugar
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can French style green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 large green pepper, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients.
  • Stir.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the mixture and chill overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 426.6, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 20.6, Protein 6.7

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



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

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned beans instead of dried beans. Just be sure to rinse them thoroughly before using.
  • If you don't have a bell pepper, you can use a cucumber or celery instead.
  • If you want a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • 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 simple, delicious, and healthy side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With its colorful ingredients and zesty dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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