Three Bean Salad
It only takes 10 minutes to make. But three bean salad is even better if you make it one to three days before serving
Servings 8
Calories 211kcal
Carbs (g):
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounce) cut green beans, drained
- 1 can (15 ounce) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained or black beans
- 1 can (15 ounce) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained or navy beans or garbanzo beans
- ¼ cup canned or frozen whole kernel corn, drained
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- 3/8 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the beans, corn and onion in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
- Mix all other ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture, place the lid on the container and shake to mix (stir the mixture if the lid is not completely tight). Refrigerate for one to three days to allow the beans to marinate, shaking or stirring periodically.
- Drain excess dressing when transferring to a serving bowl and serve with a slotted spoon.
Notes
Variations:
Add some chunked fresh tomatoes, cooked rice or pasta just before serving. These are good if extra people show up at the last minute and you need to stretch the salad.
Add one more can of beans for every two additional people (one can each for very large eaters). Vary the mix of bean types by what is available.
To make in a hurry, heat the dressing not quite to boiling and pour over the beans. Stir well and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, stirring or shaking every half hour.
Add some chunked fresh tomatoes, cooked rice or pasta just before serving. These are good if extra people show up at the last minute and you need to stretch the salad.
Add one more can of beans for every two additional people (one can each for very large eaters). Vary the mix of bean types by what is available.
To make in a hurry, heat the dressing not quite to boiling and pour over the beans. Stir well and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, stirring or shaking every half hour.