Description
A refreshing, tangy salad combining three types of beans in a sweet‑sour vinaigrette—perfect for potlucks, barbecue sides, or easy make‑ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini or wax beans (e.g., yellow wax), rinsed and drained
- 1½ cups frozen green beans, thawed (or 1 can green beans), drained
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the kidney beans, cannellini (or wax) beans, and thawed green beans. Add onion and parsley. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard if using, until emulsified. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine thoroughly. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; for best flavor, let marinate for several hours or overnight. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Before serving, give the salad a good stir to redistribute dressing.
Notes
- Thawing frozen green beans retains better texture than canned ones—but canned green beans work in a pinch. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Letting the salad marinate improves flavor depth dramatically; it can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 2 days. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Customize the beans—swap wax beans for garbanzos or other beans for color, flavor, or protein. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Side Dish / Salad
- Method: Tossed and chilled (no cooking)
- Cuisine: American / Picnic‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ≈280 kcal
- Sugar: ≈11 g
- Sodium: ≈845 mg
- Fat: ≈7 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈43 g
- Fiber: ≈9 g
- Protein: ≈12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
