Classic 3 Bean Salad
Classic old fashioned three bean salad is an easy recipe using a variety of canned beans that are lightly dressed then marinated. It is a classic for gatherings and potlucks.
Servings: 1 Side Dish
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can Cut Green Beans
- 1 can Cut Wax Beans
- 1 can Red Kidney Beans
- 1 small Purple Onion chopped (any onion will work)
- 1 c Celery finely diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper diced (optional)
- 1 4 oz jar Diced Pimentos drained (optional)
- 1/3 c Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 c Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 c Sugar
- Salt & Cracked Black Pepper according to taste
Instructions
- Drain the beans of the canned juices and rinse then drain well.
- Drain and rinse the diced pimentos.
- In a mixing bowl, combine beans, onion, celery, bell pepper (if using) and pimentos and set aside.
- In another bowl mix dressing together - vegetable oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine.
- Keep whisking. It takes a couple of minutes for the dressing to mix well with the sugar.
- Add the dressing mixture to the bean mixture and stir to combine everything together.
- Refrigerate at least two hours prior to serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g