Best 8 Three Bean Wacky Sweet Salad Recipes

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Discover the invigorating flavors of the "Three Bean Wacky Sweet Salad," a delightful dish that dances on your palate with its harmonious blend of textures and flavors. This salad transports you to a culinary wonderland, where the sweetness of cranberries and pineapple intertwines with the savory notes of black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans. Imagine the crunch of celery and red onion adding a refreshing crispness, while the creamy avocado lends a velvety richness. Dressed in a tangy and sweet vinaigrette, this salad becomes a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more with every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THREE BEAN SWEET POTATO SALAD



Three Bean Sweet Potato Salad image

Potato salad meets sweet potatoes meets three bean salad meets happy salad eaters everywhere. This riff on retro three-bean salad adds sweet potatoes to the mix, and they couldn't be a more perfect fit if they tried.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 small or 1 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 pound green beans (trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1 cup cooked kidney beans
1/2 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 small onion)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (granulated sugar would also work)
1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard or other brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper + more to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (either Italian or curly work)

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot halfway full with water and place over high heat. Add a few pinches of salt to the water if desired. Bring water to a boil. Carefully add the sweet potatoes and boil until almost fork-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for three more minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain and let cool slightly. Add to a large bowl along with the chickpeas, kidney beans, and onion. Stir gently to combine, trying not to break up the sweet potatoes.
  • To a small bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, pure maple syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, and parsley. Whisk until combined. Pour over the potatoes and beans. Toss gently to coat veggies with dressing. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately for a warm potato salad (my preference) or chill until ready to serve.

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



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 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 WACKY SWEET SALAD



Three Bean Wacky Sweet Salad image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 packages wacky mac
14.5 ounces green beans
14.5 ounces wax beans
14.5 ounces kidney beans
1 cups sweet onion
0.75 cups cider vinegar
0.5 cups salad oil
0.666666666667 cups sugar
5.5 cups cherry tomatoes
1 units salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare Wacky Mac according to package directions; rinse with cool water. Meanwhile combine drained beans and chopped onion in large bowl.
  • In separate small bowl, combine cider vinegar and salad oil; slowly add in sugar to dissolve.
  • Add drained Wacky Mac and vinegar mixture to beans. Add tomatoes and salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

THREE BEAN SALAD



Three Bean Salad image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 15-ounce can chickpeas
One 15-ounce can black beans
One 15-ounce can butter beans
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon zaatar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
4 stalks celery, finely diced
1/2 red onion or 1 shallot, small dice

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse all the beans in a colander. Set aside and allow to fully dry.
  • Grate the garlic on a rasp over a large bowl. Whisk in the honey, Dijon, vinegar, olive oil, zaatar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon mint, 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 tablespoon tarragon. Add the celery, diced onion and the beans, then 1 more tablespoon of each herb, and toss to coat. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of each herb. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve, for up to 3 days.

SUPER EASY EXOTIC THREE BEAN SALAD



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This is so easy and delicious. I am known for this dish at potlucks. This salad is very pretty as the three diffent colors sparkle in the dressing. I would describe it as 'sweet & sour.' You can use dark balsamic but it darkens the appearance of the salad. I also prefer to use canola oil and 'cut' beans. Once I didn't have the wax beans on hand so I used 1/2 can whole kernel corn. Worked great!

Provided by Cenexgirl

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 3/4 ounce) can green beans
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can yellow wax beans
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1/4 cup onion (minced)
1 cup sugar
1 cup balsamic vinegar (white)
1 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Drain beans, mix and toss well.
  • Combine onion, oil, sugar and vinigar. Mix well and pour over beans. Let sit in fridge overnight. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 20.9, Protein 5.2

HERBY THREE-BEAN SALAD



Herby Three-Bean Salad image

Ready for picnics and potlucks, this zippy take on a classically American three-bean salad features crunchy green beans, creamy chickpeas and cannellini beans (and is vegan, too). The marinated vegetables (fennel, celery and onions) add texture and a vinegary kick, while a mix of herbs lend complexity and freshness. Feel free to use whatever combination of canned beans you like; kidney beans are classic, black beans velvety, black-eyed peas earthy. You can prepare this salad up to four hours ahead and keep it at room temperature, or you can make it the day before and refrigerate it. Toss well and add more salt and vinegar, if needed, just before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed
1/4 cup unsweetened rice vinegar, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup thinly sliced fennel, celery or a combination
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup chopped fresh soft herbs, such as parsley, mint, dill, cilantro or a combination
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • In a dry medium saucepan (one large enough to hold the green beans in Step 4), toast coriander seeds over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool. Once the seeds are cool enough to handle, use a mortar and pestle to crack them, or place them on a cutting board and crack with the flat side of a chef's knife. Set aside.
  • Fill the same saucepan you used for the coriander with salted water and bring to a boil.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, combine 1/4 cup vinegar, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add onion along with fennel or celery, or both, and toss. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad.
  • To the boiling water, add the green beans and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes, until they turn bright green and are crisp-tender. Immediately drain beans in a colander, then run cold tap water over them to stop the cooking. Once cool, pat them dry.
  • Add the blanched green beans, chickpeas, cannellini beans, herbs and toasted coriander seeds to the marinated onions. Season with remaining salt and pepper, and gently toss to evenly combine. Taste and add more salt and vinegar if needed. (Keep in mind that you'll also be adding flaky salt to finish.) Drizzle with olive oil and flaky sea salt, and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose beans that retain their texture when cooked. Good options include black beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans.
  • Soak beans overnight before cooking. This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of salad dressing. A simple vinaigrette or a creamy dressing will both work well with this salad.
  • Add some crunch to the salad. Chopped nuts, seeds, or crumbled bacon would all be great additions.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs. Fresh cilantro, basil, or parsley would all be great choices.

Conclusion:

Three-Bean Wacky Sweet Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with protein and fiber, and the sweet and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can make this salad even better. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this recipe a try.

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