Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our remarkable Three Bean Salad, a delightful blend of crisp green beans, vibrant kidney beans, and hearty chickpeas, all enveloped in a zesty vinaigrette dressing. This refreshing salad offers a delightful crunch and a burst of colors, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion.
This culinary masterpiece features three unique recipes, each offering a distinct flavor profile to tantalize your taste buds. The classic Three Bean Salad is a timeless recipe that showcases the harmonious balance of beans, vegetables, and a tangy dressing. If you crave a more vibrant twist, try our Mediterranean Three Bean Salad, where sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese add a taste of the Mediterranean to the mix. And for a spicy kick, our Spicy Three Bean Salad incorporates a blend of chili peppers, cumin, and cilantro, adding a fiery touch to the classic recipe.
No matter your preference, our Garden-Fresh Three Bean Salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a standalone meal, a side dish, or a delightful addition to your next picnic or potluck. With its vibrant colors, irresistible textures, and delectable flavors, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
EASY MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD
Easy three bean salad recipe packed with Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs, capers, and a zesty Dijon garlic vinaigrette. Instead of mushy canned green beans, use fresh steamed ones, or swap them out for another type of bean. I chose to use cannellini beans! After dressing the bean salad, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the beans can absorb the zippy dressing.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 kcal, Sodium 482 mg, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 9.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC THREE BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- For the salad: Heat a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender, but still have a slight crunch. Drain in a colander and rinse well under cold water until cool. Chop into 1-inch pieces.
- For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk to combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled green beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Toss well to combine and serve.
GARDEN FRESH THREE BEAN SALAD
This a German recipe that I adapted from Schoener Essen magazine, directly from the German. This three bean salad is served slightly warm and calls for fresh from the garden beans rather than canned. It is a nice change of pace if you enjoy 3-bean salads and want to try something new. Simply click on the "convert recipe to US" to swtich from metric to US measurements. Enjoy!
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil green and yellow beans together in salted water for about 10-12 miutes.
- Add the lima beans and cook another 2 minutes.
- Drain and set in a serving bowl.
- Whisk together salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar, olive oil, onions,garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Combine dressing and beans and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Season again with salt& pepper if needed and serve.
GARDEN BEAN SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak the diced onion in cold water, 10 minutes.
- Whisk the vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then whisk in the olive oil. Drain the onion and pat dry, then add to the dressing. Stir in the white beans.
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green and/or wax beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the beans, then plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again, pat dry and add to the salad. Marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
- Before serving, stir the parsley and chives into the salad and season with salt and pepper.
FRESH THREE-BEAN SALAD
A classic 3-bean salad using fresh green and wax beans. I use Westbreae Organic Salad Beans instead of just kidney beans for the canned beans. It is a mix of kidney, pinto and garbanzo beans. I guess that makes this a 5 bean salad... I suggest eating this on the same day. This is still tasty the next day, but the color of the green beans will change over time. Please note that the cooking time includes the 1 hour of marinating.
Provided by Wu Newt
Categories Onions
Time 1h21m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- If you like less sharp onions, soak onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Add onions and canned beans to serving bowl.
- Cook green and wax beans in a pan of generously salted water until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Drain beans and plunge into an ice bath. Drain beans and pat dry. Add cooked beans to serving bowl with onion and canned beans.
- Heat vinegar, sugar, oil and salt to a boil in a small saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Pour over beans and onions. Let marinate for 1 hour at room temperature, tossing occasionally.
- Add parsley and season to taste just before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe beans. If you can't find fresh beans, you can use frozen or canned beans, but be sure to drain and rinse them well before using.
- To save time, you can cook the beans ahead of time. Simply cook the beans according to the package directions and then let them cool completely before storing them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don't have time to make the dressing from scratch, you can use a store-bought vinaigrette or Italian dressing.
- To add a bit of extra flavor to the salad, you can add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
- If you want to make the salad a little more substantial, you can add some cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Conclusion:
Garden-fresh three-bean salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With its colorful presentation and abundance of fresh vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#30-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #low-protein #healthy #salads #side-dishes #beans #german #european #stove-top #dietary #low-sodium #low-cholesterol #low-saturated-fat #low-calorie #low-carb #healthy-2 #low-in-something #equipment
You'll also love