Easy Three Bean Salad

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We like to make this tasty three-bean salad to serve with a variety of other salads when we prepare a buffet. It's easy to make, keeps well, and serves a lot of people! This salad is also great for summer picnics and cookouts.

Submitted by Eleanor Johnson
Updated on February 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
12 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can green beans, drained

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can yellow wax beans, drained

  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 onion, sliced into thin rings

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ⅔ cup distilled white vinegar

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon celery seed

Directions

  1. Mix green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed together in a large salad bowl; cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112 Calories
5g Fat
16g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 299mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 12mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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