Mixed Bean Salad

Name: Mixed Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained; 3 celery ribs, sliced; 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion

Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 207 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Mixed Bean Salad in Taste of Home December/January 2008

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dublinlab

Sep 16, 2019

I added a can of butter beans and used red onion left in rings for colour. Excellent made a couple of days ahead. I'll make this recipe again. Janet. VFE
pmtgrt

Mar 6, 2016

Have been looking for a recipe to copy one my grocery store, Dierbergs, made that I loved. This is it!!!
jmkasprak

May 23, 2015

Hubby didn't think he would like this, but was pleasantly surprised that he did! I cut the sugar in half and it was still delicious. We both agreed that it could use a little more punch somehow, maybe from a fresh herb or a different vinegar.
bjh4

Feb 26, 2013

This was great! For a change, use some chick peas and perhaps 1/2 red & 1/2 white kidney beans. Dressing does not overwhelm - which is great.
jfurnas

Apr 10, 2012

Very quick and easy too make. I made it for a salad luncheon and everyone thought it was wonderful.
trancebaby

Feb 20, 2012

This salad is way better than the ready-made (canned) 3-bean salads (from various brands) that you can buy in the store. Do yourself and your family a favor, go ahead and make this instead of buying a pre-made one. This serves more people, and tastes better, too.
BrendainPa

Jul 21, 2011

Even though I don't care for canned vegetables, this was very good. The celery adds a nice crunch, and you can add in other fresh vegetables if you like--zucchini, pepper, cucumbers. If I make it again, I would cut the oil in half to cut some of the fat from an otherwise healthy salad. If you like "pickled" dishes, you'll like this!