Best 8 Sweet N Sour Bean Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Sweet 'n' Sour Bean Salad, a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad features a harmonious fusion of crisp green beans, tender red kidney beans, and a refreshing medley of bell peppers, carrots, and onions. Drenched in a tantalizing sauce made from vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and a hint of sesame oil, this salad strikes a perfect balance between sweet and sour flavors. Whether you're looking for a refreshing summer side dish, a light lunch option, or a flavorful addition to your next potluck, this Sweet 'n' Sour Bean Salad is sure to impress.

This comprehensive culinary guide also includes three additional bean salad recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. For those with a penchant for spicy flavors, the Fiery Bean Salad infuses a zesty kick with the addition of diced jalapeños and a dash of cayenne pepper. If you're seeking a healthier alternative, the Lemony Herb Bean Salad offers a burst of freshness with lemon juice, chopped herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil. And for those who favor a classic combination, the Tangy Mustard Bean Salad marries the tang of mustard with the sweetness of honey for a harmonious symphony of flavors. With its detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article provides everything you need to create a delectable bean salad that will elevate your culinary repertoire.

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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-SOUR VEGETABLE SALAD



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Field editor Lucille Terry of Frankfort, Kentucky quickly assembles this marinated medley using canned veggies. "It's excellent for potlucks, accompanied by yeast rolls, corn bread muffins or Parmesan cheese squares," Lucille suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) small peas, drained
3 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (7 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOM'S SWEET AND SOUR BEAN SALAD



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

Provided by mmm29

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

15 ounces cut green beans
15 ounces cut yellow beans
16 ounces kidney beans
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup vinegar
1/2 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients and chill.

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.

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

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or tofu.
  • If you don't have bean sprouts, you can use other vegetables like shredded carrots or bell peppers.
  • For a spicier salad, add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • If you're watching your sugar intake, you can use a sugar-free sweet and sour sauce.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This Sweet and Sour Bean Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. Whether you're looking for a healthy salad to serve at a party or a quick and easy lunch, this recipe is sure to please.

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