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Three Bean Salad Recipe
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Three Bean Salad Recipe

This three bean salad recipe is simple, affordable and delicious!

By Test Kitchen · United States · 2 min ·
Ingredients · Servings 6
  • ⠓ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ⠛ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 16 ounce can Red Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 16 ounce can Garbanzo Beans (chickpeas, rinsed and drained)
  • 10 ounce package Frozen Cut Green Beans (cooked to the lowest recommended time on package)
  • 2 tablespoons Onions (sliced paper thin)
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
Method · 20 min
  1. Cook the green beans following the package directions and use the lowest recommended time. As soon as the beans are done, add them to a strainer, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking.
  2. Add the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic powder to a small jar or bowl. Shake the jar to combine, or whisk until combined. Refrigerate the dressing while you finish the salad to allow the flavors to come together. Stir well before adding to the salad.
  3. Add the red beans, garbanzos, green beans, sliced onions and parsley to a large bowl.
  4. Add the dressing to the bean salad.
  5. Gently toss and stir the ingredients with a rubber spatula until it’s all combined and coated. Take care not to tear the beans.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the bean salad for 2 hours, up to overnight.
  7. Stir and toss well before serving.

Green beans, red kidney beans and garbanzo beans are combined with a sweet and tangy dressing. As soon as the beans are done, add them to a strainer, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cookery.

Add the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic powder to a small jar or bowl. Shake the jar to combine, or whisk until combined.

Refrigerate the dressing while you finish the salad to allow the flavors to come together. Add the red beans, garbanzos, green beans, sliced onions and parsley to a large bowl.

Gently toss and stir the ingredients with a rubber spatula until it’s all combined and coated. Cover and refrigerate the bean salad for 2 hours, up to overnight.

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