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Three Bean Salad
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4.10 from 30 votes

Homemade Three Bean Salad

This fresh Homemade Three Bean Salad is so much tastier than the store bought variety. The dressing gives it a sweet, vinegary bite that is irresistibly good.
Prep Time3 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time3 hours 13 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 to 10
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

Three Bean Salad

  • 8 to 10 ounces fresh green beans
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans rinsed and drained well
  • 15 ounce can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained well
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced (approximately ¾ cup)
  • ⅓ cup finely diced white onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (if you like a sweeter dressing use 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Set a large pot of water on the stove over HIGH heat. Fill a large bowl about halfway with water and then fill with ice.
  • When water comes to a vigorous boil, toss in about 1 tablespoon salt and add the green beans. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes at most, pulling off the heat as soon as the green beans are crisp-tender. Quickly drain beans and transfer to the bowl of ice water.  Allow green beans to soak in ice water bath while you prepare the dressing.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a mason jar or other container with a tight-fitting lid. Cover tightly and shake for a good 30 seconds.
  • Transfer green beans to a colander and drain well. Cut into ½-inch pieces. Combine all the beans, celery, and onion in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Sprinkle salad with parsley and toss again. Transfer to an airtight container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Turn container a few times during marinating process to make sure all the ingredients get a good soak in the dressing.
  • When ready to serve, give it a taste and season with additional salt and pepper if you feel it needs it.

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Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.7mg