Best 9 Sweet Sour Four Bean Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our Sweet and Sour Four Bean Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the goodness of four wholesome beans. This salad is a culinary journey that takes you through a medley of sweet, tangy, and savory sensations. The tender kidney beans, hearty chickpeas, crunchy green beans, and plump black beans come together in perfect harmony, complemented by a delightful dressing that tantalizes your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes and a delight for the palate.


In addition to the classic Sweet and Sour Four Bean Salad, this article offers a collection of equally enticing recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary cravings. Explore the tantalizing Vegan Sweet and Sour Four Bean Salad, a plant-based rendition that delivers all the flavors without compromising on taste. For a lighter and refreshing option, try the Sweet and Sour Four Bean Salad with Lemon Dressing, where the zesty lemon dressing adds a burst of brightness.

If you're seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Sweet and Sour Four Bean Salad with Quinoa is a perfect choice, combining the wholesome goodness of quinoa with the vibrant flavors of the salad. And for those who love a spicy kick, the Sweet and Sour Four Bean Salad with Sriracha Dressing is sure to satisfy, adding a touch of heat that elevates the dish to new heights. With so many delicious variations, this article has a Sweet and Sour Four Bean Salad recipe for everyone to enjoy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FOUR-BEAN SALAD



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"MY MOTHER gave me this recipe. It was actually a three-bean salad, but I added the garbanzo beans (which are also know as chick peas). It goes over big at potlucks because it's not too sweet and not too sour. Be careful to get the vinegar and sugar mixture just right-no guessing on the amounts!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1/4 cup julienned green pepper
8 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine all of the beans, green pepper and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FOUR BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
2 cups cooked baby lima beans, canned or frozen
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can white beans, such as cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until still very crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to the ice water until cool. Cut in half.
  • Whisk together the oil, honey, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a large bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, white beans, almonds, cranberries and scallions and toss until everything is coated. Season to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.

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 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.

TANGY FOUR-BEAN SALAD



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Canned beans makes this colorful salad easy to fix, while a no-fuss dressing lends sweet-and-sour flair. Green pepper and mushrooms help it stand out from other bean medleys. Sharon Cain of Revelstoke, British Columbia shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, mushrooms, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. , Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

FOUR BEAN SALAD



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This is the best bean salad my father in-law ever ate.

Provided by Kathleen White

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar and oil.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and pimentos.
  • Toss to evenly coat and place in large sealed container. Place in refrigerator and turn periodically to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 462.3 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

SWEET & SOUR FOUR-BEAN SALAD



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This bean salad recipe is a favorite in my family. It may be served chilled or at room temperature, so it works very well for outdoor entertaining. A great side for barbecue ribs, chicken or pork chops!

Provided by Mary Beth Cauthen

Categories     Other Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c vegetable oil
1 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1 can(s) campbell's tomato soup, undiluted
1 can(s) italian green beans, drained
1 can(s) yellow wax beans, drained
1 can(s) red kidney beans, drained
1 can(s) butterbeans, drained
1 small jar diced pimentos
4 stick celery, chopped
1/2 - 1 medium purple onion, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
1 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in medium sauce pan. Add soup and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • 2. Toss drained beans, chopped vegetables and pimentos in a large bowl with the vegetable oil. Pour hot liquid over all. Toss and chill. Marinate at least 4 hours to overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

SWEET-SOUR BEAN SALAD



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This unique salad recipe, from the Cook's Colour Treasury, begins with dried kidney beans and finishes with the accents of cinnamon and savory. This recipe was lovingly adopted, after being posted in the Topic of the Month forum by John DOH (chef #308515), during the January 2011 Beans and Lentils event. After making this recipe myself, I have only a couple adjustments that I'll make in the future. I'll leave out the cinnamon, as my family simply doesn't enjoy cinnamon in savory dishes and that turns out to be true for this recipe as well. Other than that, it's a very enjoyable salad. I had matchstick carrots that I used instead of a whole one and I sliced the olives and added that to the instructions, but feel free to put them in whole if you'd prefer. I also cut back on the oil (noted in recipe) and the amount was fine. :)

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Beans

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried red kidney beans
1 teaspoon salt
1 carrot
1 onion
8 green olives
6 tablespoons olive oil (I use 4 Tablespoons)
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried savory

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan, cover with boiling water and leave to soak for 2 hours.
  • Add the salt, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until tender.
  • Drain beans and allow to cool.
  • Peel and slice the carrot, peel and chop the onion and slice the green olives. Place in a bowl and add the beans.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients, pour over bean mixture and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate 2-3 hours or until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 683.5, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 4, Protein 10.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, rinse and drain them well before using.
  • If you don't have a rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. However, the rice vinegar will give the salad a more authentic flavor.
  • Be sure to taste the dressing before adding it to the salad. You may need to adjust the amount of sugar or vinegar to suit your taste.
  • The salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. However, the flavors will be best if you serve it fresh.
  • Serve the salad as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour four-bean salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, and it is packed with healthy ingredients. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give this sweet and sour four-bean salad a try.

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