Three Bean Salad Recipe (Quick and Easy!)

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Once you learn how to make this classic Three Bean Salad Recipeyou’ll want to bring it to every picnic, picnic, and potluck (and a bowl of Creamy Cucumber Salad and Avocado Corn Salad)!My 7 year old daughter is so When I made this and asked for a few seconds, I was so excited.I will show you how to make one 3 Bean Salad This enlivens the humble canned beans and turns them into a quick and delicious side dish – no cooking required!

What is 3 Bean Salad?

The Three Bean Salad recipe includes three types of beans—traditional canned kidney beans, wax beans, and green beans, but other types of beans can also be used. It’s flavored with a flavored vinaigrette that usually includes oil, vinegar, and sometimes sugar. This salad has been a favorite for decades because it’s easy to prepare and travels well and stays fresh for al fresco dining.

ingredients you need

This section describes how to choose the best ingredients for a bean salad recipe, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and some substitution options. See the variations below for more substitutions. See recipe card below for measurements.

• beans – I use canned chickpeas (aka chickpeas), cannellini beansand red beans For this 3 bean salad recipe. Mine are 19 oz cans and each is less than 2 1/2 cups, but you can also use 15 oz cans. These are about 1 1/2 cups each, so use about 1 1/2 15-ounce cans in place of each 19-ounce can. Check out more ideas for beans below!
• Bell Pepper – Use any color of peppers you like and dice them.
• celery – Cut into slices.
• shallots – Chop them so that their flavors are evenly distributed.
• coriander – I highly recommend using fresh here, but if you need to use dried in a pinch, use a teaspoon of dried instead of each tablespoon of fresh. (The recipe uses 1/4 cup parsley, or 4 tablespoons, so you’ll need 4 teaspoons dry.)
• olive oil – Use a good quality oil (I recommend extra virgin olive oil) for a better three-bean salad dressing.
• lime juice – I highly recommend the freshly squeezed juice for this 3-bean salad recipe, but bottled lime juice will work too. You can also use lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
• Dijon mustard – If you like the flavor, you can also try yellow mustard or whole grain mustard.
• sea ​​salt and black pepper

How to Make Three Bean Salad

This section shows how to make an old-fashioned three-bean salad, with step-by-step photos and details on the technique. See the recipe card below for full instructions.

1. rinse. Drain and rinse beans in cold water. Pat dry.
2. combine. In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, bell pepper, celery, shallots, and parsley.
3. Make dressings. Whisk olive oil, lime juice and mustard in a small bowl.

3. toss. Pour the dressing over the three bean salad recipe and toss together. Season with salt and pepper. If possible, refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. You can keep the salad in the same large bowl, or transfer to a bowl.

Variety

There are so many ways to make this 3-bean salad recipe fresh and delicious. Try these variations!

• Add or change beans – Consider lima, butter, black, pinto, wax, or broad beans. You can use canned and rinsed beans, cooked green beans, or fresh beans that have been blanched first (such as green beans).
• Change the fragrance and seasoning -Add garlic, replace shallots with red onions, add a little sauce or Worcestershire sauce, or add your favorite spice.
• mixed herbs – I used fresh parsley, but you can use other fresh herbs like dill, basil, or mint.
• use other vegetables – Try swapping bell peppers for peppers, tomatoes, sliced ​​olives, or corn.
• Add nuts or seeds – For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds or pistachios.
• sweeten the dressing – Depending on your lifestyle and taste, you can use from traditional sugar to regular sugar or Sugar-Free Maple Syrup or honey substitute to sweeten.

Storage Instructions

• Shop: Cover leftovers in the refrigerator.
• Meal preparation: This salad is easy to make completely ahead and stores well, but you can also chop the veggies, make the dressing separately, and assemble it the day you plan to serve it.

How long does bean salad last in the refrigerator?

Three Bean Salad will keep for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze bean salad?

Yes, you can freeze this salad for up to 3 months, although the texture of the vegetables will change.

What to Serve with Three Bean Salad Recipes

This salad goes perfectly with grilled, grilled and pulled meats! Try these proteins.

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Three Bean Salad Recipe (Quick and Easy!)

This easy 3 bean salad recipe tastes fresh, stores well and requires no cooking – perfect for cookouts and potlucks! Learn how to make a three-bean salad in 20 minutes.

Prepare: 20 minute

Refrigeration time 30 minute

All: 20 minute

Serving Size: 8 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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1. Rinse chickpeas, white beans, and red beans in cold water. Pat dry.

2. In a large bowl, combine all three beans, bell pepper, celery, shallots, and parsley.

3. in a small bowl, brush Combine olive oil, lime juice, and mustard.

4. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

5. If possible, refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Serve cold.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1 cup

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories 384

fat 12 grams

protein 19 grams

total carbohydrates 53.9 grams

net carbs 38.6 grams

fiber 15.3 grams

sugar 5 grams

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