Three Bean Salad
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Salads A classic, tangy three bean salad combining green beans, yellow wax beans, and kidney beans in a sweet and sour marinade. Chill for several hours to let the flavors meld into a crisp and refreshing dish.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | 4 hours | 6–8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 can | French Cut Green Beans | Drained |
| 1 can | Cut Wax Yellow Beans | Drained |
| 1 can | Kidney Beans | Drained and rinsed |
| 1 small | Onion | Chopped |
| 1 small | Green Pepper | Chopped |
Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Vinegar | Standard or cider vinegar |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 cup | Salad Oil | Vegetable or canola oil |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Salt | To taste |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Pepper | Black pepper |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the Beans
- Place 1 can drained french cut green beans, 1 can drained cut wax yellow beans, and 1 can drained and rinsed kidney beans into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Prepare the Dressing
- In a separate bowl, blend 1 small chopped onion, 1 small chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup vinegar, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup salad oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper thoroughly until the sugar dissolves.
Step 3: Marinate and Serve
- Pour the blended dressing mixture evenly over the beans.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for several hours until well chilled and marinated before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This salad tastes even better when prepared a day in advance; store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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