three bean salad

This classic Three Bean Salad recipe is even more delicious with fresh string beans, but you can keep it exactly as it was meant to be and use canned.  Whatever you do, just make it. The longer it sits, the better it gets.

Three Bean Salad

red wine vinegar

sugar

olive oil

garlic (minced)

Salt and black pepper

(15 ounce) can cut green beans

(15 ounce) can cut yellow wax beans (drained (see note 2))

kidney beans

red onion (chopped (see note 4))

parsley (minced)

In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl with a cover that is large enough to hold the salad.

Stir in green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, red onion, and parsley and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving and bring to room temperature.

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This classic Three Bean Salad recipe is like a time machine for your tastebuds. The updated party favorite is even more delicious with fresh string beans, but you can keep it exactly as it was meant to be and use canned.  Whatever you do, just make it for your next get-together!

Three Bean Salad Recipe-Culinary Hill

Easy three bean salad recipe packed with Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs, capers, and a zesty Dijon garlic vinaigrette. If you thought beans were boring, you just might change your mind!  Be sure to check out the tips and watch my video for how to make this salad. 

Fresh Mediterranean Bean Salad

kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)

garbanzo beans (chickpeas, drained and rinsed)

green bell pepper

red bell pepper

cucumber

red onions

capers

parsley

mint leaves (torn or gently chopped)

basil leaves (torn or gently chopped)

garlic

Dijon mustard

lemon juice

tsp sugar

Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil

In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, chopped peppers, onions, capers and fresh herbs. Mix using a wooden spoon.

In a small bowl, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk vigorously to combine.

Add the vinaigrette to the salad bowl. Toss to coat.

For best results, cover and refrigerate for a bit before serving so that beans soak up the vinaigrette flavors. Give the salad another quick toss before serving.

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Easy three bean salad, loaded with bright Mediterranean flavors

Mediterranean Three Bean Salad

Here's how to make the best three bean salad recipe: a fresh spin on Grandma's! It's easy to throw together for picnics and potlucks. 

Classic Bean Salad (Better Than Grandma's!) 

white beans or pinto beans

green beans

wax beans (or another 15-ounce can green beans)

white onion

onion

curly parsley (or Italian parsley)

white vinegar*

dill and garlic powder

salt

black pepper

Thinly slice the onions into slivers (go to minute 1:40 of this How to Cut an Onion video to see how!). Finely chop the parsley. 

In a large bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dill, garlic, powder, and kosher salt. Add the beans, onions and parsley and stir until coated. You can eat immediately, but for best results refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the salad to marinate. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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This Mexican Three Bean Salad is chock full of veggies, protein-rich beans, and southwest flavor. Enjoy it as a side dish for Taco Night, OR make it the main event by stuffing it into tortillas for a delicious meatless meal!

Mexican Three Bean Salad

(15 oz) can black beans,

kidney beans, drained and rinsed

(15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

(15 oz) can corn, drained

green bell pepper, (chopped)

red bell pepper, (chopped)

red onion, (chopped)

cilantro, (chopped)

lime juice

Tablespoon salt

garlic, (minced)

cumin

chili powder

black pepper (to taste)

avocado, (diced)

In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and pepper.

Pour dressing over beans and veggies, and mix well. Chill for at least 3-4 hours before serving. Add in diced avocado, if desired right before serving.

Perfect for outdoor summer parties, this semi-sweet and colorful 3 bean salad is super easy to whip up and a great go-to side dish that fits in any meal.

3 Bean Salad

red onion (chopped)

salt (to taste)

beans

cannellini beans

edamame

parsley (chopped)

Optional: Fill a small bowl with cold water. Add chopped red onion to bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes, then drain thoroughly. This step will help soften the taste of the red onion, but it can be skipped.

In a small bowl add red wine vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then&nbsp;whisk&nbsp;to combine. Set bowl aside.

In a large bowl, red kidney beans, add edamame, cannellini beans, and fresh parsley. Do a quick mix to combine.

Pour prepared dressing on top of bean salad, then toss again to coat in dressing. It's okay if there's excess dressing; this can be drained later.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap  and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-5 hours.

When ready to serve, drain any excess dressing (you can either discard it or set it aside to be used on the salad as needed) and stir salad a final time.

Serve bean salad immediately.

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3 Bean Salad! Perfect for outdoor summer parties, this semi-sweet and colorful 3 bean salad is super easy to whip up and a great go-to side dish that fits in any meal.

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