Best 8 Traditional Three Bean Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures with our traditional three-bean salad, a classic dish that brings together the goodness of kidney beans, green beans, and wax beans in perfect harmony. This refreshing salad is a staple at potlucks and gatherings, offering a burst of color and nutrition in every bite. With variations ranging from a simple vinaigrette dressing to a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, there's a three-bean salad recipe to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a zesty twist with the addition of herbs and spices, this versatile salad is sure to become a favorite.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THREE-BEAN SALAD FOR 3



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We make this 3 bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for two. - Barbara Wiggins, Lexington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (8 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper; stir into bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THREE BEAN SALAD



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Who doesn't love an easy three bean salad, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks?! This classic American picnic salad has cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, celery, red onion, parsley, and a sweet and sour dressing.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Side Dish     Make-ahead     Quick and Easy     Bean     Bean Salad     Black Beans     Picnic Salad     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the salad:
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), soaked in water to take the edge off the onion
2 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup loosely packed, fresh, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped rosemary
For the dressing:
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar (more or less to taste)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat.
  • Chill and serve: Transfer the salad to the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing. Let come to close to room temperature to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 845 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THREE BEAN SALAD



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We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 pound wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

BEST BEAN SALAD



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I'd turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can't get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D!

Provided by chemjo

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup salad oil
½ cup vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the green beans, wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, green pepper, onion, and celery in a large bowl; toss to mix.
  • Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the bean mixture. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 412.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

TRADITIONAL THREE BEAN SALAD



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This is my mother-in-law Roberta Cormia's recipe.

Provided by ccormia

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can yellow wax beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers, drained
½ cup vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix green beans, yellow wax beans, kidney beans, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and pimento peppers in a bowl.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from burner and pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 733.6 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

EASY 3-BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Easy 3-bean salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa M.

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can wax bean
1 can green beans
1 can kidney bean
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, sliced
1 dash celery seed

Steps:

  • Drain beans.
  • mix all ingredients together.
  • chill overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 436.8, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 14.7, Protein 3.6

QUICK THREE-BEAN SALAD



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This traditional three-bean salad, submitted by Amy Short of Lesage, West Virginia, bursts with the flavor of savory. Honey gives a pleasant sweetness to the vinaigrette that coats the blend of green beans, kidney beans and lima beans. It's perfect for picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh savory or 2 teaspoons dried savory
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, honey, savory and salt until blended. Add the beans, onion and green pepper; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD-FASHIONED THREE BEAN SALAD



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We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 pound wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality beans. Look for beans that are plump and have no blemishes.
  • If you don't have time to cook the beans from scratch, you can use canned beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of beans. You can use any combination of beans that you like.
  • Don't be afraid to add other ingredients to your salad. Some popular additions include chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and hard-boiled eggs.
  • For a more flavorful salad, marinate the beans in a vinaigrette dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Three-bean salad is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover beans, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With so many variations to choose from, there is sure to be a three-bean salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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