Garden Bean Salad

Name: Garden Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) lima beans; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 jar (2 ounces)sliced pimientos, drained; 1 bunch green onions, sliced; 2 cups white vinegar; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt

My mother gave me this crunchy bean salad recipe many years ago, and I often take it to covered-dish dinners. It looks especially attractive served in a glass bowl to show off the colorful vegetables. — Bernice McFadden, Eaton, Ohio.

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) lima beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large green pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 jar (2 ounces)sliced pimientos, drained
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Drain all beans; place in a large bowl. Add the green pepper, celery, pimientos and green onions; set aside. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a heavy saucepan; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately pour over vegetables.
Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 178 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Garden Bean Salad in Taste of Home Premiere 1993

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butterfly3gayle

Sep 27, 2013

best recipe yet!
kshea

Jul 26, 2012

I make this every summer. We love it.
kshea

Jun 24, 2012

Very good, my go to bean salad.
photosafemom

Jun 3, 2011

I've made this recipe for many potlucks and large parties. It's always a hit. Boiling the dressing helps the flavors to really blend in nicely.
maratha

Jun 1, 2010

we make this a lot during the summer. We use Splenda instead of sugar.
ports23703

May 8, 2010

Our family always made the 3 bean salad with italian dressing. This one replaced it. It is sweet and crunchy and yummy!!!