Best 8 Moms Sweet And Sour Bean Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Mom's Sweet and Sour Bean Salad, a delightful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory notes. This vibrant salad showcases a medley of crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and tender corn, all tossed in a luscious homemade dressing that strikes a perfect balance between tangy and sweet. As you savor each bite, the medley of textures and flavors creates a delightful symphony in your mouth, leaving you craving more.

Accompanying this delectable salad are two additional recipes that offer unique culinary experiences. The first is a refreshing Cucumber Salad, a classic summer side dish that combines crisp cucumbers, red onions, and fresh dill in a tangy vinegar dressing. With its cool and清爽flavor, this salad is a perfect complement to grilled meats or fish. The second recipe, a zesty Lemon Herb Dressing, adds a burst of brightness and acidity to any salad. Made with fresh lemon juice, fragrant herbs, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this dressing elevates the flavors of your favorite salad ingredients, creating a dish that is both light and flavorful.

Whether you're looking for a delightful side dish for your next barbecue or a refreshing and healthy lunch option, Mom's Sweet and Sour Bean Salad, Cucumber Salad, and Lemon Herb Dressing offer a trio of culinary delights that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET N SOUR BEANS



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This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Yield 20 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (28 ounces) baked beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in the drippings until tender. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine beans and peas. Add onion mixture and bacon; mix well. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9 mg cholesterol, Sodium 529 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33 g carbohydrate, Fiber 6 g fiber, Protein 7 g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cut yellow wax beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or Northern beans, butter beans, or your choice)
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large red onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, diced
1/2 cup olive oil (or other salad oil)
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups sugar (or less to taste)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Place all the beans, green pepper, onion and pimentos into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the oil and celery.
  • In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomato soup.
  • Bring to a boil and pour over the vegetables.
  • Toss the mixture gently with 2 forks. Do this a couple times as the mixture cools.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
  • The salad will be best if kept refrigerated 24 hours before serving.
  • Drain and reserve the liquid before serving; it will keep for several days.
  • The reserved liquid can be poured over the leftovers.
  • Add more sugar, if you like. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.1, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 1520, Carbohydrate 116.3, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 76.2, Protein 11.5

SWEET AND SOUR BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can green beans, rinsed and drained
1 can cut yellow wax beans, rinsed and drained
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, diced
1/2 cup salad oil
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can tomato soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Place all the beans, green pepper, onion and pimentos in a large mixing bowl. Add the oil and celery. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomato soup. Bring to a boil and pour over the vegetables. Toss the mixture lightly with 2 forks. Do this several times as the mixture cools. Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. The salad will be better if kept chilled 24 hours before serving. Drain and reserve liquid before serving; it will keep for several days. The reserved liquid can be poured over the leftovers. Add more sugar, if desired.

LEMONY SWEET AND SOUR TENDER VEGGIE SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons honey
2 lemons juiced and zested
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds trimmed green beans
1/2 pound match-stick style shredded carrots
5 ribs celery, thinly sliced on a long basis
20 leaves fresh basil, roughly chopped or torn with your hands

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over high heat with 2 inches of water. Cover with a lid and bring up to a boil. While the water starts working make the dressing.
  • In the bottom of a salad bowl combine the honey, lemon juice and zest, add a little salt and pepper. Pour in the extra-virgin olive oil in a slow steady stream while whisking. Reserve the dressing. Once the water has come up to a boil, add a little salt and all the veggies, stir them around in the water, count to 20 then drain thoroughly, add the hot veggies to the dressing in the bowl and toss to combine, let the veggies cool in the dressing. Once cooled add the basil, re-season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

4 BEAN SALAD, MOM'S



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I remember eating this bean salad as a side dish to most of the Italian meals that didn't involve pasta! Granted, there weren't many, LOL. I love it, and never managed to add the cabbage when I make this easy to make, easy to eat, and easy to take salad! I made this for a get together at my in laws house, and nobody there liked...

Provided by Megan Stewart

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can(s) green beans, drained
1 can(s) wax beans, drained
1 can(s) red beans, drained
1 can(s) garbanzo beans, drained
sliced onion
1 c sugar
3/4 c vinegar
1/2 c oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepp
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Steps:

  • 1. Combine beans and onions. Combine and cook remaining together 3 min.
  • 2. Note: Mom also added sweet and sour cabbage.

GRANDMA'S SWEET AND TANGY BEAN SALAD



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I've never been a huge bean salad fan, due to the textures primarily. However, this bean salad my grandmother and mother passed along is great because it adds a good crunchiness with cucumbers, green peppers, onion, and celery!

Provided by ChristinaAB

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
  • Stir vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 672.2 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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A slightly tart green bean side dish flavored with onion and bacon. Goes great with ham or pork.

Provided by DEBOKC

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained, juices reserved
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until well-browned. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Pour vinegar and 3/4 cup of the reserved green bean liquid into the pan. Add sugar, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and stir in the green beans. Continue cooking at a low simmer until beans are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 892.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SWEET-AND-SOUR SALAD



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Here's a tasty twist to pasta salad that my family really enjoys. The sweet-and-sour dressing is irresistible.-Sheryl Christian, Watertown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces elbow macaroni or mostaccioli
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a bowl; add pepper, cucumber and onion. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad; toss. Chill.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans for a more colorful and flavorful salad. Try using black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, or chickpeas.
  • Chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they are easy to eat.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the vegetables so that they have a clean, even cut.
  • Marinate the vegetables in a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help to enhance the flavor of the vegetables.
  • Serve the bean salad chilled or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Mom's sweet and sour bean salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!

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